August 14, 2026 (Conversation) For some, abstaining from alcohol can subsequently increase compulsive drinking. Our research team found that, in abstaining mice, this urge to drink is preceded by changes in the activity of a particular brain region, pointing to potential new
You’ve forgotten a few appointments lately and you find yourself losing track of conversations. Close friends or family may have also noticed some changes in your memory or thinking. Becoming more forgetful and feeling slower in your thinking is normal in older
July 3, 2026 (Associated Press) Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and Fourth of July barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs “American” is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially
Sydney, Jul 1 (Conversation) You’re sitting at your desk, writing a short story. You remain focused but after several hours, you still can’t see how to end it. So you go for a run, allowing your thoughts to run with you. Instead
July 1, 2026 (Conversation) You hop on the treadmill, set your pace, and easily knock out a couple of kilometres. Then a few days later you head outside to run the same distance. You try and to keep the same speed you
