Stroke may trigger younger brain patterns in unaffected regions
In a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health, scientists at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and…
Hormonal contraception not associated with prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of…
Passion fruit molecule may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease progression
Four years ago, a research group at the University of Oslo made what would turn out to be…
New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the…
Immersive dreams may shape perception of sleep quality and depth
Researchers led by Guilio Bernardi at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca in Italy have discovered a…
Exposure to nature reduces negative emotions and boosts brain capital
You probably heard it from your mom a thousand times – fresh air and sunshine; it’s the cure for most anything. Now…
Scientists discover similarities in brain aging between mice and humans
By scanning the brains of mice throughout their lifespans, scientists at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute and the University of…
Craig Bellamy fears Eliesa Katoa may never play NRL again after brain injury
“I don’t know if he’ll play next year … I don’t know if he’ll play again. “The doctors…
New dual blood test reduces false positives in Alzheimer’s screening
Alzheimer’s disease is characterised by the accumulation of two proteins in the brain: amyloid-beta and tau. Tau normally…
Scientists identify new target to slow Huntington’s disease progression
Huntington’s disease is a devastating brain disorder that slowly robs people of movement, memory and personality. It is…
Micky Peacock Medal: Top award unveiled in memory of young Hawke’s Bay cricketer
Micky went on to represent Whanganui Collegiate School, captaining the cricket First XI as well as playing rugby…
Higher meat intake may slow cognitive decline in older adults with APOE ε4
A long-term Swedish cohort study suggests that the link between meat intake and brain aging may depend on…