Among the many COVID-19 conspiracy theories, I recently came across one that's got an interesting neuroscience twist. The theory is that infrared thermometers — widely used to screen people for fever ...

You may have noticed a great deal of discussion on the internet (especially on YouTube) about the nature, function and characteristics of the pineal gland—the latest endocrine gland identified by ...

The concept of decalcifying the pineal gland is an alternative practice. Practitioners believe by reducing calcifications on the pineal gland, you’re less likely to have medical conditions, such as ...

The pineal gland releases several important hormones, but there’s no conclusive evidence that it releases DMT. The pineal gland releases hormones such as melatonin, which helps regulate the body clock ...

In recent years, interest in spiritual health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience has surged alongside a broader cultural shift toward holistic wellness. At the center of this transformation ...

The pineal gland — which regulates the cycles of sleep and waking — appears to have evolved as an indirect way to improve vision, by keeping toxic compounds away from the eye, according to a new ...

René Descartes once described the pineal gland as “the principal seat of the soul.” Medical knowledge has vastly progressed since his time, though. Here’s what we know about this critical organ.