Competitive gaming communities can become essential social sanctuaries
While competitive video games often seem stressful, the communication platforms built around them can function as welcoming neighborhood hubs. A...
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Adding extra salt to your food might increase your risk of depression
A recent study highlights a connection between specific dietary habits and mental health. By analyzing genetic markers and thousands of...
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Neurological risks rise as vaccination rates fall and measles returns
A new review in Nature Reviews Neurology warns that falling vaccination rates are fueling a resurgence of measles and polio....
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Caffeine might ease anxiety and depression by calming brain inflammation
A recent review of animal studies suggests that caffeine blocks specific cellular receptors to reduce neuroinflammation. This immune-calming effect may...
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Scientists map the brain waves behind the intense effects of ayahuasca
New research reveals how ayahuasca alters brain waves to induce vivid, spontaneous thoughts. A simple brain recording before consumption can...
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Shingles vaccine linked to slower biological aging, but brain markers show no change
Researchers found vaccinated older adults had “younger” cells and less inflammation, though the study found no direct impact on blood...
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Researchers discovered a surprising link between ignored hostility and crime
Hostility leaves a mark even when victims fail to notice it. A recent study shows that impartial observers can spot...
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A popular weight loss drug shows promise for treating alcohol addiction
A medication already approved for weight loss and diabetes may alter the brain's reward system to suppress the urge to...
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How unemployment changes the way people dream
Job loss takes a hidden toll on the sleeping mind. By analyzing thousands of online dream reports, researchers found that...
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AI art fails to trigger the same empathy as human works
A new study reveals a hidden cost to creative automation. When viewers think an artwork was created by artificial intelligence,...
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Genetic analysis reveals shared biology between testosterone and depression
A new genetic study suggests that the biological roots of depression and testosterone regulation are intertwined. Researchers found that specific...
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Artificial sweeteners spark more intense brain activity than real sugar
You might not consciously tell the difference between diet and regular drinks, but your neurons can. Research indicates that the...
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Moving in boosts happiness for older couples, but marriage adds no extra spark
A new study challenges the idea that men rely more emotionally on partners. Researchers found that moving in together boosts...
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Scientists discover a liver-to-brain signal that mimics exercise benefits
A new study reveals how a liver enzyme shores up the blood-brain barrier. Blocking a specific vessel protein replicated the...
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Video games may offer small attention benefits for children with ADHD
A new meta-analysis suggests specially designed video games offer small improvements in attention for children with ADHD. However, researchers caution...
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