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Does Ozempic Cause Weight Loss by Impacting the Brain or the Gut?

A study from The Netherlands examines the impacts of GLP-1 agonists on the central nervous system using fMRI.

Following the Money on Video Game Addiction

A blizzard of lawsuits against video game makers reveals how video game addiction works and how it can be treated.

The Brain Scans of Adolescents Show Damage Caused by Internet Addiction

A systematic review of the brain scans of adolescents with internet addiction found surprising results.

What Is Addiction?

The definition of addiction has several parts, and the ways they are assembled often determine the course of treatment.

Where Is the Brain’s Reward System and How Does It Work?

Two studies involving brain scans attempt to map out the brain’s reward system.

Is There a Relationship Between Eating Addiction and Learning Difficulties?

Research including brain scans ties together eating addiction, learning impairment, stress and anxiety.