The study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, found the effect occurs in the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT), a region that regulates stress and emotion.

Anterograde amnesia is one type of memory loss where people have difficulty forming new memories after the amnesia-causing ...

Anyone who’s ever noticed that they feel more relaxed or outgoing after having a drink or two has seen firsthand alcohol’s impact on the brain. But as you may have guessed, beyond the feel-good vibes, ...

Drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages each week could have a damaging effect on the brain, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of ...

Heavy drinking doesn't just damage your liver. New research says it may also shrink your brain, impair memory, and take years off your life. A recent study has drawn a compelling connection between ...

Exposure to alcohol while in utero can affect every stage of an individual's brain development and cause long-term deficits with regards to cognitive, motor, and behavioral functions. (Getty Images) ...

According to an expert, thousands of people with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) could be going undiagnosed. ARBD is caused by consuming 35 units of alcohol per week for 5 years or more, as per ...

A deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine) can cause a potentially fatal brain disorder called Wernicke encephalopathy. Symptoms can include confusion, hallucinations, coma, loss of muscle coordination, ...

Scientists have found the region of the brain responsible for a person’s ability to deal with new problems by examining brain-damaged patients. Researchers, led by experts from the National Hospital ...