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The hypothalamus and amygdala’s close connection to memory centers causes tastes and smells to evoke vivid, emotional memories. The nostalgia tied to these foods can provide a sense of stability ...

A three-decade series of coincidences will likely help doctors treat narcolepsy — and possibly prevent opioid addiction — and ...

In rare diseases, rare mutations have long been thought of as the only contributor. Genetic analyses of people with such conditions now suggest that the effects of common genetic variants can ...