Is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) real? A new study suggests it may be — and that its effects can be seen in the human brain. The study asked those between the ages 14 and 21 questions about how ...

This happens because these videos are designed to keep you hooked, giving you small doses of instant pleasure every time you scroll. A study found that brain areas linked to dopamine, such as the ...

While that message has been spread on social media, researchers are just beginning to understand how the devices affect the ...

You reach for your phone the moment you wake up, scroll through social media while drinking coffee, check notifications during every spare moment, and fall asleep with your device in hand. This ...

Love’s got people literally losing their minds. Folks who obsess over their romantic partners — also known as “love addiction” — were more likely to report brain fog, memory problems and trouble ...

Researchers at the University of Houston and the University of Cincinnati are using machine learning to create a clearer picture of how heroin affects the brain, potentially opening new doors for ...

Study Explores Link Between Stress and Addiction Risk Social stress alters brain's reward response, increasing likelihood of substance abuse ...

Binge-watching increases poor sleep risk by 98% while costing over $1,200 annually through hidden spending triggers and cognitive impairment from dopamine-driven platforms.

Treatment for addiction could be a lifelong journey. Doctors in Virginia are experimenting with an incision-free brain ...