A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...

The normalization of the term ‘social media addiction’ may be contributing to Instagram overuse, a new study reveals (Getty Images) Social media overuse is hard to curb — and even harder to overcome ...

According to a new study, binge-watching your favourite TV shows can shift from a normal habit toward addiction when driven ...

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...

A recent study has revealed that the link between smoking and depression is no longer limited to well-known physical harms, ...

A new interdisciplinary study from BYU, opens an angle of neuroimmune research that could potentially lead to better medical ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images Weight-loss drugs that work like Ozempic can help users ...

For the first time, scientists have created genetically modified fruit flies that willingly consume cocaine, offering a groundbreaking model for studying cocaine addiction and accelerating the ...

A new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, led by researchers from the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute and School of Medicine, reveals a dramatic increase in sports ...

“Cause and effect cannot be drawn from these studies,” said Ellis, who wasn’t involved in the study. “Second, the focus on functional connectivity comes at the expense of any critique about the key ...

GLP-1 agonist medications such as Ozempic have been game changers in the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Recently, a new study found evidence that Ozempic may be a promising medicine for ...