Alcohol use disorder remains a substantial social, health, and economic problem and
problem drinking levels in women have been increasing in recent years. Understanding …

Mesocorticolimbic dopamine circuity undergoes a protracted maturation during adolescent
life. Stable adult levels of behavioral functioning in reward, motivational, and cognitive …

Behavior is shaped by both the internal state of an animal and its individual behavioral
biases. Rhythmic variation in gonadal hormones during the estrous cycle is a defining …

Schizophrenia is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by a diverse range of
symptoms that can have profound impacts on the lives of patients. Currently available …

Abstract Purpose of Review In contrast to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD),
premenstrual exacerbations (PMEs) of ongoing mood disorders are understudied. The aim …

Elevated impulsivity is a symptom shared by various psychiatric disorders such as
substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder …

The prefrontal cortex plays a central role in the control of complex cognitive processes
including action control and decision making. It also shows a specific pattern of delayed …

Background: Gender makes a difference in health and physical activity (PA). This research
aimed to identify the gender difference in the relationship of PA and subjective happiness …

Ghrelin is considered one of the most potent orexigenic peptide hormones and one that
promotes homeostatic and hedonic food intake. Research on ghrelin, however, has been …

Mental disorders such as anxiety and depression induced by chronic pain are common in
clinical practice, and there are significant sex differences in their epidemiology. However …