Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression
Summary: As daylight fades, many experience fatigue or low mood—but for millions, these symptoms signal seasonal affective disorder…
Scientists reveal the exact moment your brain switches off to sleep
Image: © skynesher | iStock Breakthrough research shows the brain doesn’t drift into sleep gradually; it hits a…
New AI Tool Reveals Genetic Link Between Memory Cells and Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new computational tool developed by researchers has uncovered genetic evidence directly linking Alzheimer’s disease to the…
Long-Term Keto Diet May Damage Your Body
Summary: A new study reveals that while the ketogenic diet can prevent weight gain, it may cause severe…
New Alzheimer’s Mutation Weakens Brain’s Immune Defense
Summary: A new study has identified a mutation in the TREM2 gene that disrupts the brain’s ability to…
Scientists Identify New Gene Behind Hereditary Vision Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy—a condition that leads to gradual vision…
Exercise Boosts Women’s Brain Power More Than Ovulation Timing
Summary: While women’s reaction times and accuracy peak during ovulation, physical activity level plays a far greater role…
Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its…
Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids
Summary: Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but…
Calcium Supplements Do Not Raise Dementia Risk
Summary: A long-term study of more than 1,400 older women found no evidence that calcium supplements increase dementia…
Born to Connect: Newborn Brain Already Wired for Social Awareness
Summary: A new study reveals that the brain’s social perception pathway—a network that processes faces, gaze, and speech—is…
Skin-to-Skin Contact Boosts Brain Development
Summary: Very preterm infants who received more skin-to-skin contact during their hospital stay showed stronger development in brain…