Scientists discover the cause of Parkinson’s disease
In a new study, researchers confirmed that Parkinson's disease originates among cells in the gut and travels up the body's neurons to the brain.
The...
Scientists discover roots of Parkinson’s in the brain
In a new study, researchers have discovered the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease in the brain, many years before patients show any symptoms.
The finding...
How information is like snacks, money, and drugs to your brain
Can't stop checking your phone, even when you're not expecting any important messages?
Blame your brain.
A new study by researchers at UC Berkeley's Haas School...
An extra burger meal a day can eat your brain away
In a new study, researchers found that eating more calories than the body needs, such as eating an extra fast-food burger meal every day,...
How your brain may cause high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that specific signaling from the brain can cause high blood pressure.
The research was conducted by a team from...
Mona Lisa’s smile might be a lie, study says
Mona Lisa's smile has intrigued mankind since famed artist Leonardo da Vinci painted the portrait in the early 16th century.
A research team that includes...
These four things are all linked to unhealthy brains
In a new study, researchers found that smoking, high blood pressures, obesity, and diabetes are all linked to unhealthy brains.
These four things can harm...
A small zap to the brain may help you recall forgotten memories
In a new study, researchers found that a small electrical zap to the brain could help people retrieve forgotten memories.
The finding provides strong evidence...
Gut bacteria transfer may cut 50% of autism symptoms
It is estimated that one in every 59 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Current treatments for ASD include several...
Scientists confirm brain-gut connection in autism
In a new study, researchers found that in autism, the brain and the gut share some same gene mutations.
This finding confirms the gut-brain connection...