Recent research points to possible structural anomalies in an area of the brain known as the anterior insular cortex. This is a type of processing center, located deep in the brain, that receives ...

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But ...

Tinnitus, the perception of ringing, buzzing, or clicking sounds without an external source, affects millions worldwide. It ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech found that PTSD from witnessing trauma triggers distinct brain changes compared to firsthand ...

Participants who performed better exhibited stronger functional connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and the anterior insular cortex, indicating greater flexibility in their reasoning.

Mount Sinai Researchers Find Specific Therapy That Teaches Patients to Tolerate Stomach and Body Discomfort Improved Functional Brain Deficits Linked ...

This study investigated the neural mechanisms involved in feelings of interpersonal guilt and responsibility evoked by social decisions. In two studies (one during fMRI) ...

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand.