Brain

Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds

A new study from the Medical University of South Carolina is raising fresh concerns about fish oil supplements, especially for…

14 hours ago

For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression

Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells function differently in…

3 days ago

Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power

Extra virgin olive oil has long been a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart and metabolic health.…

1 week ago

Scientists say 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain

Researchers at the University of California San Diego report that a weeklong program combining meditation and other mind-body techniques can…

3 weeks ago

Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it

Aging takes a serious toll on the hippocampus, the part of the brain that plays a central role in learning…

3 weeks ago

Scientists discover Alzheimer’s hidden “death switch” in the brain

A team led by neurobiologist Prof. Dr. Hilmar Bading at Heidelberg University has identified a key molecular process that drives…

1 month ago

Scientists discover surprising brain trigger behind high blood pressure

Researchers have identified a specific part of the brain that may play a key role in high blood pressure. This…

1 month ago

Your daily coffee may be protecting your brain, 43-year study finds

A large prospective cohort study conducted by researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and…

1 month ago

Depression may start with an energy problem in brain cells

Researchers may have identified a promising new approach to diagnosing and treating major depression at its earliest stage, potentially improving…

2 months ago

Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain

As the brain develops, neurons grow long extensions known as axons. These structures connect different regions of the brain and…

2 months ago