Mental health has long been a taboo topic in many communities, and the ultra-Orthodox world is no exception. While ...

Objective: fMRI scans of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) consistently show a hyperactivity of the insular cortex, a region responsible for disgust-processing, when confronted with ...

Increased activation of the amygdala, and an area that receives input from the amygdala (the insular cortex), has been found in a number of anxiety disorders. And in post-traumatic stress disorder ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may ...

A groundbreaking study suggests that IBS might be more of a brain issue than a gut disorder. Researchers found that ...

Personality disorders are deeply ingrained, rigid ways of thinking and behaving that result in impaired relationships with others and often cause distress for the individual who experiences them.

A study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry has revealed new insights into the connection between joint ...

The cause of misophonia is not yet understood. Recent research points to possible structural anomalies in an area of the brain known as the anterior insular cortex.

Introduction: The insular cortex is involved in multiple physiological processes including working ... Our findings may also shed light on the mechanism underlying attention deficiency-related ...

We all know the occasional feeling of being nervous, shy, or, well, anxious in a social situation, such as when meeting someone new or making a big presentation. That’s normal, and most people ...

Binge eating disorder can seriously affect a person’s physical and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment. Healthcare professionals can prescribe it ...