One class of drugs has already found success in treating the painful, disorienting and common attacks. Excitement is building about a slew of additional drug targets.

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Kids from immigrant backgrounds in the U.S. often struggle to develop fluency in two languages. Many factors — parental misconceptions, the lack of support in schools and social attitudes — play a role.

Training the mind to enter this rare state of conscious sleep may bring surprising benefits.

Studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors — could beta blockers slow them down?

Huda Akil’s research on pain and stress illuminates the brain’s own resources for combatting physical and mental distress.

Though the two hemispheres in the brain have separate functions, there is typically no overall dominant side — both constantly work together to help us complete daily tasks.

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