Brain
A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers
A breakthrough treatment was carried out at Rambam Medical Center, where specialists helped wean a man who had been taking about 130 painkiller pills a day in just 20 minutes.
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
How small, unexpected moments can boost your mood and sharpen your brain
The vitamin that can affect your brain – even 16 years down the line
New evidence confirms prehistoric brain cannibalism in Poland's Maszycka Cave
Advanced 3D microscopy revealed cut marks on 68% of bones, indicating cannibalism.
How to overcome instinctive fear? Researchers find fear-overriding brain mechanism in mice
The discovery may lead to new treatments for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety, and PTSD.
A spoonful of microplastics: Study finds brains accumulate 30 times more than other organs
Researchers analyzed 91 brain samples from deceased individuals, finding plastic particles in all, with higher concentrations than in the liver and kidneys.
Neuroscientists record dying brain activity, suggesting a replay of life memories
Dr. Zemmar's team observed gamma oscillations involved in memory retrieval just before and after cardiac arrest.
Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation
Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more
Paralyzed man, 69, flies virtual drone with thoughts in brain-computer study
Participant says controlling the virtual drone felt like playing a musical instrument, evoking activity and socialization.
Study reveals optimal home temperature for elderly brain health
Likelihood of attention difficulties doubles when home temperatures deviate from 68-75°F range.
Cerebrum IQ Review: How Nutrition Affects Your Brain
Discover how nutrition impacts mental health and cognitive abilities. Explore the Mediterranean diet, sugar's effects, and processed food risks on your brain.
Drinking three cups of green tea daily may reduce dementia risk, study finds
The scientists concluded that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of green tea might protect blood vessels and promote brain health.
Evolutionary human brain growth spurt debunked in new study
Largest study of fossil human skulls challenges previous interpretations of brain evolution.
