Brain & Mind
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...
Deaths of despair were rising long before opioids
A new study suggests that a drop in church attendance among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees may be partly responsible for the rise...
A mother’s diet may shape a child’s liver health for life
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in both adults and children, and scientists are trying to understand why some people develop it so...
Scientists discover a powerful nerve that slows heart aging
Keeping the heart healthy as we age is one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness...
Weight loss drugs work fast but with big nutrition risks
Newer weight loss medications have helped many people lose a large amount of weight in a short time.
Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have...
Time with grandchildren may slow brain aging, study finds
As people grow older, many worry about memory loss and declining thinking skills. Forgetting names, struggling to find the right words, or feeling slower...
Frequent AI chat linked to higher depression risk
Artificial intelligence tools have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Many use AI at work to write emails, summarize documents, or...
Reducing inflammation may boost motivation in depression
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. While sadness and low mood are often talked about,...
Cranberries could help enhance memory function in older adults
Scientists from Norwich Medical School have conducted a study examining the potential cognitive benefits of cranberries in older adults.
Cranberries are small red fruits that...
How a single injection could heal the gut and ease depression
Depression and digestive problems may seem like two very different health issues, but scientists are increasingly discovering that they are closely connected.
Many people with...
Brief psychotic experiences may make brain looks 20 years older
A new brain imaging study suggests that young people who experience brief psychotic symptoms, such as short hallucinations or unusual beliefs, may show signs...
Anxiety disorders can have many causes, study finds
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. Around one in four people will experience an anxiety disorder at...
Popular Reports
Childhood inflammation may cause autism, schizophrenia
A new study by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has uncovered a possible link between childhood inflammation and problems in...
Children who drink whole milk may have lower risk of obesity
In a new study, researchers found that children who drank whole milk had 40% lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children...
PTSD linked to smaller cerebellum, study finds
A recent study led by Duke University has uncovered a significant link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the cerebellum, a part of the...
Music therapy shows promise for dementia patients
A new study suggests that music therapy could help improve care for people with dementia in NHS hospitals.
The treatment, called MELODIC, was tested on...
Children can learn problem-solving skills with iPad
Nowadays touchscreen devices like iPad and tablets are quite popular in children.
One question is when using an iPad, can they learn problem-solving skills besides...