These healthy habits may lower dementia risk, even if you’re genetically at risk
Dementia is not just one disease—it’s a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and behavior in ways that can interfere with daily life.
It...
Mind over fingers: New brain tech lets users control robotic hand by thought
Imagine moving a robotic hand just by thinking. Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have taken a big step toward making that a reality—without the...
How your brain secretly maps friendships to spread gossip safely
Have you ever wondered how people manage to gossip without getting caught?
A new study by cognitive neuroscientists at Brown University reveals that our brains...
This electronic tattoo could monitor brain strain and keep workers sharp and safe
A team of researchers has developed a high-tech “electronic tattoo” that sticks to the forehead and tracks mental strain in real time—offering a game-changing...
Popular sweetener in food may harm brain blood vessels, study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder has raised concerns about erythritol, a popular low-calorie sweetener often found in sugar-free foods and...
Research discovers new cause of cognitive decline in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made an exciting discovery that could explain why our memory and learning abilities often...
This common sweetener may cause brain disease, research shows
A sweetener often promoted as a healthy alternative to sugar may not be as safe as it seems.
New research presented at the 2025 American...
When reality fails: What to know about psychosis
Hearing voices. Seeing imaginary people and animals. Feeling paranoid. Thinking others can hear their thoughts.
A teen or young adult experiencing these sensations might get...
Study finds big cause of memory loss in older people
Your brain has a special defense system called the blood-brain barrier. This network of tiny blood vessels controls what can enter the brain from...
How your brain tells imagination from reality—and what happens when it doesn’t
Have you ever imagined something so clearly that it felt real?
A new study from researchers at University College London (UCL) has uncovered how the...