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,…
3 People Have Gotten Cancer-Detecting Implants in Their Brains
A San Francisco startup with ties to Elon Musk’s Neuralink has started testing its brain implant to detect…
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…
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…
Common foods that mess with focus, even if your diet is healthy
Here’s something to chew on. Brains require nutrients from a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, fatty fish,…
Hidden signs in your gut that may indicate Parkinson’s disease
Go with your gut. Researchers at University College London have isolated a “microbial signature” in the gut that…
Common condition raises your risk of dementia by 66%
It’s time to iron out the details of your brain health. New findings show that a condition that…