Someone Asked, ‘What’s A Cool Fun Fact That You Know?’, 23 People Delivered If you have a minute to spare, this post with random facts is a perfect treat for you! Bored Panda · Jun 30, 2025
What happens to your brain when you watch videos online at faster speeds than normal Many of us have got into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students in California, for instance, showed that 89% changed the playback speed of online lectures, while there… The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025
Gene discovery may lead to ‘exercise pill’ for Alzheimer’s patients Researchers could alter function of newborn nerve cells associated with Alzheimer’s using new drug target The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025
Kindle Walking has Taken Over the Internet, Promising to Boost Brain Health and Step Count - I Tried It For 7 Days These books are made for walking. Marie Claire · Jun 30, 2025
Elon Musk Says 'Clear Path' To Restoring Hearing With Neuralink, But The Deaf Community Want To Have Their 'Say' Elon Musk's Neuralink has been receiving tons of feedback from the deaf community after the tech entrepreneur proposed plans to use brain implant technology to restore hearing. Benzinga · Jun 30, 2025
MSP vows to continue campaign for brain tumour cure after leaving Holyrood Beatrice Wishart has been a campaigner for Brain Tumour Research since her daughter was diagnosed with one in 2012. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025
Drug slashes migraine days by half in early trial — and it may work with completely 'new mechanism' The obesity drug liraglutide cut migraine days in half in a small trial, though more research is needed to exclude the placebo effect, researchers said. LiveScience · Jun 29, 2025
The “Why” Phase: 11 Questions From My Kid That Short-Circuited My Brain No one warns you that the most powerful interrogation force in the universe is a toddler stuck in the “why” phase. It starts innocently enough—one or two curious questions about clouds or bugs—and suddenly spirals into a relentless cycle of existential riddles that even the internet can’t answer fast enough.… Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 29, 2025
A woman was told she had Alzheimer’s 13 years ago. Now she’s walking the width of the U.S. after reversing her illness US LIFESTYLE: After getting a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s — shortly after her own mother had died from the disease — Judy Benjamin thought her life was over. Then she met a doctor whose treatments helped her reverse the cognitive decline — and she’s walking across the country to tell everyone about… The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025
Funeral held for Georgia woman kept on life support until baby could be delivered: ‘Adriana’s voice will be heard’ Adriana Smith was declared brain-dead but her family had no choice but to keep her on life support under the state’s anti-abortion law The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025
I’m a neuroscientist. Here’s what summer does to your brain There are many complex reasons why your mood changes so much with the temperatures The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025
This Under-$5 AI Stock Is Joining the Russell 2000 Index. Should You Buy It Now? Rezolve Ai is a high-growth tech stock that is expanding at a rapid pace. Let’s explore why you might consider adding the penny stock to your watchlist in June 2025. Barchart · Jun 27, 2025
Scientists Shocked to Find Alzheimer's Biomarker in Newborn Brains: A Groundbreaking Discovery Offering Hope for Early Intervention Scientists have discovered an Alzheimer's biomarker in newborn brains for the first time. This breakthrough could lead to earlier detection and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. International Business Times UK · Jun 27, 2025
What is thimerosal? The rarely-used vaccine preservative targeted by RFK Jr Thimerosal has long been considered safe by health agencies worldwide, with its use already limited to a few multi-dose flu shots The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2025 ‘I don’t think my brain should have gone through that’: five young people on their experience of smartphones as teens What do people who got – and one who didn’t get – internet-connected phones in their adolescence actually think about the impact they had on them?
Fortune · Jun 27, 2025 A scientific breakthrough researchers call ‘magic’ could transform stroke treatment In the fight to improve stroke outcomes, a new weapon emerges.
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025 Thimerosal discouraged in US flu vaccines, breaking with WHO guidance A federal vaccine panel, recently reshaped by US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has voted to discourage the use of flu vaccines containing thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative. The decision marks a dramatic shift in vaccine policy, as thimerosal has long been considered safe by health agencies worldwide, with its…
Clever Dude · Jun 27, 2025 Concussion Myths That Are Still Being Quietly Pushed by Leagues Concussions are a real concern for anyone who plays or watches sports. You might think that with all the news about head injuries, leagues would be honest about the risks. But some old myths about concussions still stick around, and leagues aren’t always quick to correct them. These myths can…
Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 27, 2025 13 Signs You Seriously Need a Break From Your Kids We love our kids with every fiber of our being, but sometimes that love needs a short, quiet break with no sticky fingers or spilled juice boxes in sight. Parenthood is relentless, and it’s okay to admit when you’re tapped out and running on fumes. The world may tell you…
The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2025 Is THC as dangerous as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes it out to be? Although Patrick and hemp industry leaders have quarreled over the risks and benefits of THC, cannabis researchers say it can be addictive but doesn’t usually cause widespread psychosis or brain damage.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Lime-sized tumour grown over 15 years ‘deformed’ Hollyoaks actor’s skull The actor feared he may not have seen his latest film’s release as he underwent treatment on a tumour
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025 Brain injuries hearing: ‘no safe number of times’ a footballer can head the ball More than 100 former players could join a joint action against the football authorities over brain injuries suffered while playing
The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025 Why evolution can explain human testicle size but not our unique chins The human body is a machine whose many parts – from the microscopic details of our cells to our limbs, eyes, liver and brain – have been assembled in fits and starts over the 4 billion years of our history.
Budget and the Bees · Jun 26, 2025 How ‘Team Culture’ Quietly Punishes Independent Thinkers In the modern workplace, “team culture” is often presented as the ultimate ideal, synonymous with collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Companies champion open-plan offices, group brainstorming sessions, and team-building retreats as the cornerstones of a thriving environment. The message is clear: success is a collective effort, and the best ideas…
International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025 Toddler Slammed to Floor by 'Monster' Wakes From Coma With No Brain Damage: 'God Saved That Boy' A toddler, Yazdan, was violently slammed to the floor by Vladimir Vitkov at a Moscow airport. The 18-month-old, who had suffered severe skull fractures and spinal injuries, miraculously woke from a coma with no brain damage.