Neuropeptides, which are broadly considered to modulate synaptic communication, can have unique and life-long effects on brain development, particularly the wiring of neuronal circuits. Data show that ...

You undoubtedly have heard it said that “a leopard can’t change its spots” when it comes to the idea that personality is fixed early in life. Perhaps you’ve hoped that your contrarian in-law will ...

Many survivors say life after cancer can prove more challenging than treatment. People like Lourdes Monje, diagnosed at 25, talk about feeling robbed of their youth, and its sense of invulnerability ...

This post was co-authored by David Szwedo and Kristen Allen, a senior at James Madison University. Parents often have high hopes for how their children will turn out in adulthood, such as wanting them ...

Treatment choice for localized prostate cancer depends on cancer aggressiveness and quality-of-life factors, such as sexual functioning. Active surveillance is a safe option for appropriate patients, ...

Treatment with a certain radiation therapy worsens quality of life in patients with prostate cancer. An expert explains ways to mitigate side effects. Patients with prostate cancer who receive ...