Brain Health
The human brain and mind remain among the most complex and powerful mysteries of nature. Here, we focus on the latest brain science, research, therapies and practical ideas, covering a range of brain-related conditions, from Alzheimer's disease and dementia to ADHD and the Autism spectrum, as well as depression, anxiety, mental health, learning and memory.
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Scientists have uncovered an odd superpower triggered by tapping your finger to a beat – it may help you understand someone talking to you in a noisy place, like at a busy cafe. While it sounds a little woo-woo, there's emerging science behind it. -
The first-ever "biological computer" powered by human cells, which form an ever-learning neural network, has been launched. It's an entirely new kind of AI – Synthethic Biological Intelligence – and not even its creators can predict its full potential. -
An example of the emerging science linking between gut health and autism, exciting new research moving into Phase 3 human trials has found fecal transplants can dramatically reduce its symptoms in the long term.
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September 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a massive study, scientists have failed to find any meaningful link between the use of opioid painkillers and the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, challenging earlier research suggesting otherwise. -
September 16, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study shows that a personalized, precise form of brain stimulation, HD-tDCS, can rapidly ease depression symptoms – and even reduce anxiety – offering a promising drug-free alternative with only mild side effects. -
September 14, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a massive study of more than nine million pregnancies, a strong link has been found between gestational diabetes and children born with neurodevelopmental conditions – it translates to a 36% increased risk of ADHD and a 56% higher risk of autism. -
September 11, 2025 | Paul McClureStress during pregnancy may rewire a baby’s brain for anxiety, a new study found. Adverse prenatal environments change how neurons in the hippocampus develop, leaving offspring more sensitive to threats in adulthood. -
September 08, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA new study significantly strengthens the case that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder brains are structurally unique, thanks to a new scanning technique known as traveling-subject method. It isn't down to new technology – but better use of it. -
September 02, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe FDA has approved a new version of an Alzheimer’s disease drug that can be given as a quick at-home weekly injection, offering patients a more convenient option than lengthy infusion-center visits. It will be widely available from October 6, 2025. -
September 02, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a landmark study, scientists have found that a specific rhythm in our brains determines how well we process the world around us. This discovery could change how we understand and treat focus, attention and memory in Alzheimer's disease and ADHD. -
September 02, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarIn a recent study researchers at UC San Francisco sought to identify the molecular troublemakers that cause our brains to age prematurely. Their goal? Find the sneaky agents behind age-related memory decline, and figure out how to stop them. -
September 01, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA comprehensive review looking at autistic adults over the age of 40 has found that as many as 90% of cases are undiagnosed, leading older adults – who are more susceptible to poor mental and physical health outcomes – with no recognition or support. -
August 25, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThis year a clinical trial will test a drug combination designed to bring lasting relief for people with panic disorder – a condition that can upend daily life and be notoriously difficult to treat. No new medications have been approved since 2003. -
August 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA loss of smell can be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, but the cause of this sensory change have been unclear. Now, a study reveals that the problem may not lie in the nose or olfactory bulb itself, as previously thought. -
August 16, 2025 | Paul McClureObesity before pregnancy, not just during, may shape a child’s brain and raise the risk of autism, a new study has found. Epigenetic changes in eggs triggered gene shifts linked to autism-like behaviors, revealing a critical window for prevention. -
August 13, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA massive study has found that ADHD medication has a real-world social impact – for the those on the drugs and the wider community. In nearly 150,000 newly diagnosed people, medication appeared to offer sweeping benefits beyond just symptom management. -
August 11, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonJust a few days after scientists announced we're at a pivotal tipping point in Alzheimer's disease research, a team has made a huge breakthrough, proving that mitochondrial dysfunction fuels memory loss. Then they engineered a way to restore it. -
August 10, 2025 | Jay KakadeSome people don't like listening to music. There is nothing wrong with their hearing, but for some strange reason music gives them no pleasure. New research suggests this points to a unique disconnect between the brain’s auditory and reward networks.
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