Sharon Stone claims doctors thought she was ‘faking’ brain haemorrhage Actor suffered a stroke in 2001 that led to a nine-day brain bleed The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
How do stimulants actually work to reduce ADHD symptoms? Stimulants are first-line drugs for children and adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how do they actually work? The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023
Living near motorway linked to higher dementia risk Residents living close to main roads 14 per cent more likely to develop condition Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023
Ask the Doctors: Thunderclap headaches after smoking cannabis could be warning sign A thunderclap headache can be a warning sign of a life-threatening condition including severely high blood pressure, bleeding in the brain or bacterial meningitis. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2023
America's junk food habit might go deeper than we think—a new study says sweet and salty snacks are as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes A new study published in the British Medical Journal found sweet and salty snacks release dopamine in the brain, akin to the behavior of drinking alcohol and smoking. Fortune · Oct 26, 2023
Cocaine Addiction Alters Reward Perception, Hinders Learning: Study Dopamine disruptions in the brain make it harder to learn from mistakes, impacting addiction treatment Zenger · Oct 25, 2023
Hello hay fever – why pressing under your nose could stop a sneeze but why you shouldn't If you have hay fever, you’ve probably been sneezing a lot lately. The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023
Brain Teaser: Can you find two 'B's hiding among so many 'R's? Can you uncover the cleverly concealed 'B's amidst a sea of 'R's? This brain teaser is a playful test of your IQ, assessing your decision-making skills and logical reasoning. It's a delightful way to gauge your intelligence quotient. Think outside the box, as the solution will be right in front… The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023
Sarah Michelle Gellar shares health update on 'warrior' Shannen Doherty amid cancer battle The Charmed star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and revealed in June that the disease has spread to her brain Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023
Protein Linked To Alzheimer’s May Protect Kingfishers’ Brains During Dives Researchers find that a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease helps kingfishers avoid brain damage while plunge-diving. Zenger · Oct 25, 2023
The Walking Dead’s Erik Jensen shares stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis Actor’s diagnosis comes nearly two years after he ‘miraculously’ survived a brain aneurysm The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Up First briefing: Concerns over Israel's war strategy; long COVID origins The U.S. has concerns violence in Israel and Gaza could spread in the region. Scientists are one step closer to understanding what causes long COVID. WEKU · Oct 25, 2023
Proximity to traffic linked to higher dementia risk, brain structural changes: Study According to an important study undertaken in China and the United Kingdom, living near major highways is associated with an increased risk of dementia and changes in brain structure, owing mostly to traffic-related air pollution. Dynamite News · Oct 25, 2023
Mike Reed plays on — through Chicago music scene’s highs and lows Through his work as Pitchfork Music Festival’s co-founder, owner of Constellation and the Hungry Brain, and an esteemed free jazz bandleader, Reed has helped shape Chicago’s music scene. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023 Can Alzheimer’s risk increase due to poor digestion and gut health? Expert answers The looming risk of Alzheimer’s
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023 Europe's first portable MRI scanner helps London doctors spot infant brain conditions Machine could make testing for babies with suspected brain abnormalities more accessible
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023 Optical Illusion: Can you help this groom find the wedding ring? Do you like to search for hidden details in images created by optical illusions? Then take this entertaining IQ test! You have probably witnessed a wide variety of optical illusions, including cognitive, physiological, and physical illusions. An optical illusion is a thought-provoking, intensely captivating, shape-shifting picture of a person, thing,…
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023 Determined: Life Without Free Will by Robert Sapolsky review – the hard science of decisions The behavioural scientist engagingly lays out the reasons why our every action is predetermined – and why we shouldn’t despair about it
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023 Rugby players with long careers 'at risk of developing degenerative brain condition' Landmark study finds players at greater risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Book Review: ‘A Brief History of Intelligence’ may help humans shape the future of AI What can the evolution of the human brain tell us about the artificial intelligence of tomorrow
The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023 How antidepressants, ketamine and psychedelic drugs may make brains more flexible – new research The first-line pharmacological treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) are antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). But a significant proportion of people don’t respond to these drugs.
The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023 Biological sex is far from binary − this college course examines the science of sex diversity in people, fungi and across the animal kingdom Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Iranian teen now ‘brain dead’ after alleged altercation with morality police on Tehran metro Rights groups have accused officers of assaulting Armita Geravand for not wearing a hijab, an allegation denied by authorities
Fortune · Oct 23, 2023 Elon Musk might have lost a fortune on Tesla stock but ARK’s Cathie Wood is sticking by him—saying the ‘intensity of his brain cells’ takes him to new levels when facing hardship Tesla's stock has taken a hit after a lackluster earnings call—but ARK CEO Cathie Wood says Elon Musk is pushed to new heights by turmoil.