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
A study revealed: This is what your morning coffee does to your brain
Researchers discovered that caffeine not only improves alertness, but also strengthens the communication between areas in the brain responsible for movement and sensory information processing.
A component found in a vegetable we all eat reduced brain function decline by 50%
A new study has found that regular consumption of food rich in a unique antioxidant was linked to a decreased risk of cognitive impairment and better memory preservation in older age.
New study: Why we recognize faces but don't remember from where
Researchers discovered that the human brain stores information about people and the context in which we met them in separate systems that work together during memory retrieval.
New brain scans reveal: A new type of ADHD has been identified
A new study found that ADHD includes at least three biological subtypes, including one more severe type associated with significant difficulty in emotional regulation.
The study that proves this powder is more than "just a spice"
A new scientific review compiled dozens of studies on saffron and its active compounds, and the findings were nothing short of remarkable.
"Biology books will need to be amended": Scientists identify molecule that slims without diet
Scientists in Australia say they have identified a previously unseen way the body controls stored sugar.
How to reach the age of 80 with the memory of a 50-year-old
A new study found that eighty-year-olds with particularly sharp memory have a significantly higher number of young nerve cells in the hippocampus region of the brain.
Smoking cannabis at an older age? A study shows it may actually help the brain
A new study looked for the first time at how cumulative cannabis use is associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive performance in older age – and the result is encouraging.
Nature paper ties SuperAgers to elevated hippocampal neurogenesis
"This is biological proof that their brains are more plastic, and a real discovery that shows that neurogenesis of young neurons in the hippocampus may be a contributing factor," said Tamar Gefen.
A new study found: “Pink noise” may disrupt your sleep quality
A new study indicates that “pink noise,” used to improve sleep, may impair vital stages. The researchers warn of a possible effect on brain activity, especially among children.
