Alzheimer's breakthrough as Parkinson's drug surprise teases new treatment
The drug demonstrated partial reversal of cognitive deficits by restoring the brain's own "self-cleanup" process.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as drug fights damage in late-onset disease
Scientists have turned patient skin cells into brain neurons, revealing key Alzheimer's insights.
Coffee hinders your brain's recovery from sleep deprivation, study warns
Our brain's ability to bounce back from lack of sleep may be "suppressed or reversed by concomitant caffeine intake," a study has found.
Alzheimer's risk may increase with belly fat, neuroscientists warn
"People have become overly concerned with overall weight and often overlook the key role of different body components," the researchers told Newsweek.
Regular daytime naps reduce dementia risk, claims intelligence expert
"Your brain-mind is the highest-value asset you have, or will ever have," Mohamed Elmasry said.
Remote mind control technology developed in "world's first"
The technology is able to "freely control specific brain regions using magnetic fields," researchers say.
Neuroscientists reveal how magic mushrooms work on the brain
"This has significant clinical implications because it suggests that psilocybin could make the brain more malleable," psychedelics expert Petros Petridis said.
Doctor reveals 15 overlooked signs of ADHD in girls
Roughly 75 percent of women with the condition remain undiagnosed, experts say.
"First glimpse" of Alzheimer's-causing structures inside brain
The findings may help in the discovery of new targets for treating the disease.
Mindfulness improved by firing ultrasound into the brain
This nonsurgical procedure brings improvements to concentration and relaxation in as little as five minutes.
Scientists reveal when key ADHD traits develop in kids
The discovery provides crucial information for parents that want to recognize the symptoms in their children.
Scientists reveal whether early birds or night owls are smarter
"Rather than just being personal preferences, these chronotypes could impact our cognitive function," the researchers said.
Toxic metal in tampons risks brain's cognitive function, study claims
"There is no safe exposure level to lead," the researchers said, after it was found in mainstream products.
Alcohol–energy drink cocktails may permanently harm your brain
Consumption of caffeinated cocktails during adolescence may cause behavioral impairments into adulthood, according to a study.
Foods overlooked in the US may boost kids' brain power
"[These] foods are often not a regular part of children's diets in the United States," the researchers said.
Alcohol blackouts may permanently alter your brain, scientists warn
This can translate into lower-than-expected performance in school/work or in an inability to form social relationships.
Ovary removal may harm brain's connective fibres, study warns
Understanding these side effects is "critical" for the health of the 600,000 women who receive this procedure in the U.S. every year.
Scientists reveal the first sign of autism: 'Key discovery'
The spectrum of autism disorders varies widely but the exact mechanisms behind this disparity have been a long-standing mystery, until now.
Neuroscientists make breakthrough memory-and-sleep discovery
"The memories that are formed prior to sleep deprivation will not undergo the same memory processing...," researchers told Newsweek.
Babies' bilingualism begins in the womb, scientists reveal
"Newborns from bilingual mothers appear more sensitive to a wider range of acoustic variation of speech," researcher Natàlia Gorina-Careta said.
New autism study reveals "tantalizing clues" about its development
The researchers hope that their findings will "revolutionize" the way we treat autism.
Do you have no inner voice? 1 in 10 don't and it's a problem
The condition, called anendophasia, may affect how we solve problems and retain information.
Bad sleep as a kid may increase psychosis risk
Researchers suggest increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood may be linked to inflammation caused by a weakened immune system.
Neuroscientists reveal "neural compass" that stops you from getting lost
The discovery offers new insights for conditions like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's, in which navigation and orientation are often impaired.
Scientists may have solved first half of sleep mystery
The findings offer new insights into how sleep prepares our brain to learn.
Neuroscientists reveal secret of superagers' excellent memories
White matter, which connects different regions of the brain, appears to retain better structure in superagers than in older people with memory decline.
Eye change reveals if someone's focused, scientists say
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington found that our pupils dilate when we're concentrating.
Gut microbiome linked to Alzheimer's disease, scientists say
The findings could lead to the development of new therapeutic interventions or drugs to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Neuroscientists reveal link between your brain and what you eat
Research reveals a connection between BMI and the brain states necessary to achieve a goal, such as eating healthy foods.
Humans aren't innately selfish, brain scans reveal
Research suggests that when we make a decision that takes into account other people's preferences, we feel a sense of reward or pleasure.