After the last few weeks of hotter than usual days, and nights, most of us have experienced some hot, sticky nights. Having ...

As an aircraft begins to descend uncontrollably, the brain triggers its most basic survival instincts, releasing a surge of ...

Light pollution, or artificial light at night (ALAN), is a widespread phenomenon in areas with dense human populations.

“You don’t want to stop treatment and then have more severe symptoms that could potentially lead to a mental health crisis,” ...

Over a short period in the late 1990s, three groups converged on the discovery of a neuropeptide system, centred in the dorsolateral hypothalamus, that regulates arousal states, influences feeding ...

Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero have an altered hypothalamic response to glucose that leads to higher ...

It's officially the hottest day of 2025 so far in the UK - and in Europe, there are red warnings with temperatures soaring to ...

Two specific types of antidepressants – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclics (TCAs) – may make ...

Dopamine drives our desire for rewards—understanding how it works can help us break bad habits, build motivation, and harness ...

From heat exhaustion to heat stroke, dehydration to water toxicity, it can be a minefield trying to stay cool. But are these ...

An incredibly common prescription drug taken by millions of Brits can have dangerous side effects during a heatwave like the ...