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Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.
Our brains quickly assess food, noting taste, health, and familiarity all at once. A study in 'Appetite' reveals this parallel processing behind our complex choices.
Swedish neurotech startup Flow Neuroscience has secured FDA approval for the first brain stimulation device for home use in treating depression, a regulatory milestone that could reshape a mental health market facing a projected economic burden of $540 billion by 2030.
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have created a method that makes it possible to transform the brain's support cells into parvalbumin-positive cells. These cells act as the brain's rapid-braking system and are significantly involved in schizophrenia,
Your brain doesn't have to age on autopilot. New research shows we can slow—and potentially reverse—brain aging.
In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, and how we care for ourselves over time.
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How Do These ADHD Medications Work in the Brain? The Mechanisms Are Different Than Once Thought, a Study Suggests
Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas involved with wakefulness and reward, rather than attention
Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.
Are we finally revising our ideas on the role of fat in the diet? We’ve complained before that demonizing saturated fat is not supported by sound science. According to a recent analysis, avoiding saturated fat might help only people at the highest risk (Annals of Internal Medicine,
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New study shows major brain 'turning points' across lifespan: These are those 4 ages
Your brain doesn’t glide through life on a smooth, predictable track. New research suggests it changes course in significant, distinct phases, with major “turning points” that reshape how different regions connect and communicate.