New brain discovery may improve earlier diagnosis of autism
In a new study, researchers have found differences in the brainwaves of autistic teenagers responsible for their visual perception.
This could assist in earlier diagnosis...
Too much screen time may change children’s brain structure
In a new study, researchers found structural differences in the brains of preschool-age children related to screen-based media use.
They found that children who have...
People with autism have a more symmetrical brain
In a new study, researchers found fewer differences between the right and left hemispheres in people with autism.
They found differences in brain asymmetry between...
Are we ‘brainwashed’ during sleep?
In a new study, researchers suggest that tonight while you sleep, something amazing will happen within your brain.
Your neurons will go quiet. A few...
Which came first: brain shrinking or alcohol drinking?
For years, researchers have observed that alcohol consumption is linked to reduced brain volume and concluded that drinking can literally shrink the brain.
But new...
People with anxiety or OCD may have unique brain cells
In a new study, researchers found a new lineage of brain cells called Hoxb8-lineage microglia and established a link between the brain cells and...
This simple trick may increase your exercise motivation
In a new study, researchers found reducing mealtimes may help increase levels of the hormone, ghrelin, which may also increase motivation to exercise.
The novel...
Scientists find a cause of hearing troubles in older people
In a new study, researchers found older people’s hearing problems may be because their brains work with less information.
They found that the neural response...
High-fat, high-carb diets could harm your brain super fast
In a new study, researchers found diets high in fats and carbs could harm people’s brain health.
They found that high-fat diets contribute to irregularities...
Common diabetes drug may help brain repair, but only in females
In a new study, researchers found drug metformin commonly used in diabetes treatment may help brain repair, but it only works in females.
They found...