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A Novel Study Suggests The Menstrual Cycle Might Literally Change The Brain

Researchers found that levels of certain hormones matched changes in the brain’s white and gray matter.

Inverse · Oct 23, 2023

Roosters recruit Young on mend after infection scare

Dominic Young is recovering in a UK hospital after a sinus infection spread to his brain while on international duty with England.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023

ICC World Cup: Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan wins hearts before acid test versus Afghanistan

CHENNAI: Mohammad Rizwan has been in great touch with the bat in the World Cup. On the eve of Pakistan’s do-or-die World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Chennai, the local net bowlers got a glimpse of the good cricket brain that the Pakistan vice-captain has.

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023

Nutritional psychiatrist Felice Jacka: ‘The global food system is the leading cause of early death’

The Australian scientist on the links between ultra-processed foods and decreased brain health, and the effect of government policy and industry resistance

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

Hitting snooze button can actually benefit brain sometimes, study suggests

While snoozing, no one has to wake up suddenly from deep sleep, scientists say

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Insomnia and mental disorders are linked. But exactly how is still a mystery

This article is the next in The Conversation’s six-part series on insomnia, which charts the rise of insomnia during industrialisation to sleep apps today. Read other articles in the series here.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

Neuroscientists Created A New Brain Stimulation Technique That May Speed Up Learning

In a study published Thursday, researchers use a novel non-invasive deep brain electrical stimulation to enhance motor learning in older adults.

Inverse · Oct 19, 2023

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation ‘could provide treatment for brain diseases’

Until now, if experts wanted to electrically stimulate structures deep inside the brain, they needed to surgically implant electrodes into the brain.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Neuralink’s N1 Brain Implant Poised For Substantial Revenue Growth

Analyst predicts modest adoption and annual revenue of $220 million by 2030 for Neuralink's N1 brain implant.

Zenger · Oct 18, 2023

Jazz pianist and composer Carla Bley dies at the age of 87

Renowned jazz pianist and composer passed away from brain cancer complications

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023