I’m a neurosurgeon — 7 habits that are damaging your brain
People obsess over looking younger, but what about staying sharp? For many, the brain isn’t a priority until…
Childhood hobby tied to better mental health, brain function as adults
It may be time to take this old-school pastime off the shelf. A growing body of research suggests…
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A brain-boosting nutrient may sharpen your mind but knock years off your life. Research suggests the popular supplement…
2 popular GLP-1 drugs linked to rare, life-threatening brain disorder
Two common GLP-1 weight loss drugs have been linked to a brain condition that can cause permanent brain…
AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
One of the greatest challenges in modern genetics is schizophrenia. Unlike diseases caused by a single mutation, this…
What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish such as mackerel and sardines,…
Man’s Suspected Brain Cancer Turns Out to Be Something Much Creepier
There might not be a more horrifying good-news, bad-news scenario than this recent report from doctors in Spain.…
Popular pain supplement linked to faster Alzheimer’s decline — and death
Pain is temporary, but a pain relief pill could have detrimental effects on the brain. About 42% of…
Taking laxatives can help with memory and attention span problems
Talk about a gut-brain connection. Scientists have long known about the link between our stomachs and our brains,…
People are battling ‘ghost fat’ after losing weight on GLP-1s
Sometimes, seeing isn’t believing. Across the country, Americans are losing weight faster than ever thanks to blockbuster obesity…
Two-dose nasal spray could reverse brain aging
One spray could turn back the clock. Scientists have developed a therapy that they say could reverse brain…
CT researchers studied impact of anesthesia on human brains
People often describe anesthesia as something that puts a patient in a “deep sleep.” An anesthesiologist enters the…