Neuroscience

New brain discovery sheds light on stuttering causes and treatments

A recent study published in the journal Brain has pinpointed a specific brain network hub that is crucial in stuttering. Led by Associate Professor Catherine...

What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain

Humans have long been searching for a "magic elixir" to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory. This includes traditional Chinese medicine used...

Light therapy boosts brain healing after injury, shows study

Low-level light therapy may help heal brains that have suffered significant injuries, according to a study published in Radiology. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...

Scientists find surprising link between high BMI and brain health decline

A groundbreaking study from Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, led by Associate Professor Han Lv, has highlighted a concerning connection between high body...

Scientists find a new way to treat ADHD

Recent research has shed new light on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), revealing the deep and diverse effects it has on mental and physical...

Fluoride in drinking water linked to brain issues in young children

Nearly three-quarters of the U.S. population drinks water that has been fluoridated to help prevent tooth decay. This practice, which started back in 1945, is...

Many older Americans are too far from their neurological care, study finds

A recent study conducted by Michigan Medicine has shed light on a significant challenge faced by older Americans, especially those living in rural areas,...

Risks of memory and mental decline in older adults increase sharply

A recent study led by researchers at UCL Epidemiology & Health Care has shed light on the alarming rise in memory problems and mental...

Is ADHD brain very different from normal brain?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has long been a subject of intrigue and misunderstanding. It's like looking through two different lenses at the same landscape, where the...

Study questions benefits of brain stimulation for memory improvement

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have raised doubts about the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation methods, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS),...