Scientists uncover nanoplastics in brain tissue and question their role in neurological disease
Scientists are detecting nanoplastics in human brain tissue and exploring how these particles may influence the risk of…
Psychedelic effects of ketamine do not predict sobriety
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people…
Sleep loss triggers brain fluid pulses that impair attention, study finds
New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly shifts toward sleep-like physiology, offering…
Specific neurobiological link identified between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Presbycusis is a prevalent form of age-related hearing loss that also hinders speech recognition. While scientists have linked…
Gurugram neurologist reveals why no single ‘magic fruit’ can protect your heart; shares what you should really do
Keeping your heart healthy is more important than ever, especially with today’s fast-paced lifestyle and rising stress levels.…
Endurance brain cells may determine how long you can run for
Your limits when exercising really could be all in your head Cavan Images/Alamy Researchers have identified neurons in…
Can hot baths lower high blood pressure?
A new scientific review suggests that regular hot bathing could help reduce blood pressure in certain groups. However,…
Visual experience shapes feedback wiring in the brain
Visual experience triggers the formation of a web of neural connections in different brain areas in order to…
Neuron lattice structure may guard against neurodegeneration
Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them – signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces – in a process…
Lifelong learning associated with lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Engaging in a variety of intellectually stimulating activities throughout life, such as reading, writing and learning a language,…
Moderate Caffeinated Coffee and Tea Consumption Can Lower Dementia Risk
In one of the largest prospective cohort studies to date, moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee (2-3 cups a…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…