Scientists find new causes of autism and schizophrenia
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made a significant discovery that links childhood inflammation to the development of certain brain...
Best screening tools for people with cognitive impairment
Cognitive Impairment (CI) and its more severe stage, dementia, are conditions that many of us fear as we age.
Defined as notable issues with mental...
Scientists use brain stimulation to reduce smoking cravings
Theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) has emerged as a potential intervention for improving self-control, reducing cigarette cravings, and consequently, mitigating smoking behaviors.
This approach is...
Ultraprocessed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study confirms
In recent years, ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health issues, including obesity, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.
A new study now...
Neighborhood disadvantage linked to poor brain health, UCLA study finds
Researchers at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine have published a study suggesting that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can not only affect...
Easy workouts boost cognitive function in older people
We often hear that high-intensity workouts are good for our brains, but what if you're not up for a hardcore gym session? New research...
Human brains naturally wired for advanced calculations using Bayesian inference, study finds
In a ground-breaking new study, scientists have confirmed that the human brain is inherently wired to perform advanced calculations, similar to a high-powered computer.
The...
Scientists find evolutionary link between addiction and brain growth
A groundbreaking study from Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology and School of Biomedical Sciences offers novel insights into human brain evolution and its...
How football raises the risk for brain injury
Brain injuries can arise from hits to the head during contact sports like football or soccer.
Repeated brain injuries can lead to a condition called...
Why bilinguals may have a memory advantage
Think about being in a conversation with your best friend or partner. How often do you finish each other’s words and sentences?
How do you...