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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July 14, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, a new study demonstrates that insomnia severity directly impacts ADHD traits and quality of life in adults. It calls for more attention to be paid to how treating sleep disorders can greatly improve wellbeing for people with ADHD. -
July 13, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, scientists have uncovered a distinct biological process triggered in those who suffer from high levels of Monday anxiety, resulting in chronic stress. And it can lead to serious health problems if it's left unmanaged. -
July 10, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonDopamine doesn’t flood the brain as once believed – it fires in exact, ultra-fast bursts that target specific neurons. The discovery turns a century-old view of dopamine on its head and could transform how we treat everything from ADHD to Parkinson’s. -
July 09, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIf you could get a quick, easy scan in your 40s, which could add decades to your life and aging healthily, would you? Scientists have made such a tool, letting you glimpse into a crystal ball that identifies age-related disease risk long before onset. -
July 07, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has found that your belly might reveal more about your brain health than your bathroom scales do, especially if you’re an older man. When it comes to dementia risk, the location of body fat, not just the amount, appears to be a factor. -
July 06, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA safe and affordable treatment to effectively combat the progress of Parkinson's dementia has emerged – in the form of a commonly available cough syrup that's already being studied for its brain-protecting power in other degenerative diseases. -
July 06, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers zoomed in on PTSD at the single-cell level to better understand how it affects the brain. The findings revealed how trauma can lead to specific molecular changes in some brain cells. -
June 30, 2025 | Paul McClureResearchers have found that newborns have high levels of the tau protein, which is elevated in older people with Alzheimer’s disease, but that it causes them no harm. The discovery opens the door to developing new ways of treating the condition. -
June 30, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonRemarkable new findings about the sugar stores in neurons have unlocked an entire new method of treating cognitive decline, and it furthers our understanding of why GLP-1 weight loss drugs appear to provide a shield against Alzheimer's disease. -
June 26, 2025 | Paul McClureA study found that psychopaths have structural changes in particular areas of the brain that deal with impulse control and emotional regulation. This improved understanding may help to formulate targeted treatment and rehabilitation strategies. -
June 24, 2025 | Paul McClurePeople with an autoimmune disease have almost double the risk of developing depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, according to a new study. The findings provide more evidence of a link between inflammation and psychiatric illness. -
June 23, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonExposure to common metals has again been linked to ADHD and specific symptoms. It builds on existing research that has found a strong association between environmental contaminants like lead and a higher rate of people diagnosed with the condition. -
June 20, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers have a new angle to add to the nature vs. nurture debate about what shapes human behavior. A massive survey revealed a link between aversive societal conditions, and the "dark" personality characteristics that people may develop. -
June 19, 2025 | Paul McClureResearchers have uncovered another piece of the Parkinson’s disease puzzle, identifying that particular immune cells are active long before the hallmark motor symptoms become apparent. It paves the way for the development of earlier diagnostic tools. -
June 13, 2025 | Michael FrancoResearchers have found an indication of depression in a slightly unexpected place – the microbiome inside our mouths. The finding opens a new route of inquiry that could lead to novel antidepressant treatments and help other ailments as well.
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