Popular anti-aging drug combo caused severe brain damage in mice
A drug combination widely studied for its anti-aging potential may have a serious downside. Researchers at the University of Connecticu...
Thalamic oscillations distinguish natural states of consciousness in humans
Steriade, M., McCormick, D. A. & Sejnowski, T. J. Thalamocortical oscillations in the sleeping and aroused brain. Scienc...
Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself
Diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's slowly damage the brain by destroying neurons, the cells that carry message...
Scientists say they’ve reversed brain aging with a simple nasal spray
Researchers at Texas A&M University say they may have found a way to do just that using a simple nasal spray design...
USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it down
Researchers at the University of Southern California have identified experimental compounds that could help reduce the brain inflammati...
Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateaus
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered new details about how GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as semaglutide...
Scientists “recharge” damaged nerves to ease chronic pain
Millions of people live with chronic nerve pain that can make even the lightest touch feel intense and unbearable. Scientists have long...
Scientists warn that current vitamin B12 guidelines may be putting your brain at risk
Vitamin B12 is best known for helping the body make DNA, red blood cells, and healthy nerve tissue. But research suggests that simply m...
Think you’re bad at languages? Experts say these 5 myths are to blame
Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But even though...
Common pesticide linked to hidden brain damage, scientists warn
A recent study has identified a concerning connection between prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos (CPF), a common insecticide, and lastin...