Frequent TV watching may harm long-term brain health
“Turn off that TV, it’ll rot your brain!” has been a household refrain for decades. While “rot” might…
Missing ancestry data in single-cell atlases threatens fair medicine
The single-cell “atlases” that are increasingly used to map the human body and as training data for artificial…
Study shows how stress forces brain to prioritize memories
The brain is the machine that perceives, analyses, sorts, stores and prioritizes our memories. However, not all experiences…
Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy changes two childhood brain metabolic markers
A decade after mothers received EPA- and DHA-rich fish oil, MRI scans revealed subtle metabolic differences in their…
Seven healthy foods for your brain
New research suggests that a structured programme that combines regular exercise with a brain-friendly diet may help improve…
My Mother Had Alzheimer’s. That’s Why I Started a GLP-1
As an endocrinologist, I spend much of my day discussing GLP-1 medications with my patients. This week, I…
Are Omega-3 Supplements Actually Good for Your Brain?
In theory, taking an omega-3, or fish oil, supplement makes a lot of sense. Omega-3 fatty acids are…
New study explains why some people are more sensitive to low-frequency noise
Some people are more sensitive to low-frequency noise, such as from ventilation systems, heat pumps, wind turbines and…
How to avoid dementia — what the science really says
Sometimes, Kristine Yaffe will hear a poignant question from someone at her memory clinic. “I walk five miles…
First-in-class experimental CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumors
Researchers with the Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the University of Calgary and McMaster University have identified a unique…
Women with Parkinson’s may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s pathology
Women with Parkinson’s disease may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain than men, according to…
Scientists Translated Brain Signals Into Movies With Surprising Accuracy
Scientists have recreated videos using only the neural activity of mice, offering a new glimpse into how the…