ScienceInsights

Low dose ketamine can have real risks, from bladder damage to addiction. Here's what the research says about its safety profile.

Laughing at funerals or tense moments isn't rude—it's your brain coping. Here's the science behind it and how to manage it.

Research on valacyclovir use during pregnancy shows reassuring safety data for both mother and baby, including birth defect rates, breastfeeding, and more.

Old trauma can resurface due to triggers, life changes, or a nervous system stuck in survival mode. Learn why it happens and what treatment can help.

Learn how cerebrovascular disease affects the brain's blood supply, what symptoms to watch for, and how it's treated and prevented.

Learn how absence seizures are diagnosed and treated, including medications, side effects, and how long most people need to stay on treatment.

Goopy eyes in toddlers can stem from pink eye, blocked tear ducts, or allergies. Learn how to tell them apart and when to call the doctor.

Modafinil can cause headaches, heart effects, and mood changes. Learn who faces the most risk and what side effects to watch for.

Anxiety isn't classified as a cognitive disorder, but it deeply affects thinking. Here's what the science says about anxiety, cognition, and treatment.

Learn how to tell fresh tempeh from spoiled using smell, texture, and color, plus how long it lasts and what to do when you're not sure.