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Slow Thinking: A Sign of Intelligence
A new study conducted by researchers at the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) has found that people with high IQs actually have slower brains. The
Parkinson’s Trigger Discovered
Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative disorder that causes a continuous loss of nerve cells in the brain, has affected over six million people worldwide. Unfortunately, there
Brain changes in social media users
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that the brains of teenagers who frequently use
Human Brain Neurons Misbehave
The human brain has fewer ion channels than expected, which may be a strategy to save energy for other neural processes. Researchers from the Massachusetts
Quit Smoking: End Nicotine Addiction
A recent study has found that injuries to a specific network in the brain can lead to spontaneous remission of nicotine addiction. This discovery could
Human Brain Runs Hotter Than Expected
The human brain is warmer than previously thought, with temperatures that would be considered a fever elsewhere in the body. A study by the MRC
Identifying Biomarkers for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
A breakthrough discovery has been made by researchers in Australia regarding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).
Can Nose Picking Cause Dementia?
Bacteria can enter the human brain through nose-picking, and a recent study investigates whether this can lead to dementia. The Griffith University study in Queensland,
Boost Cognitive Abilities with Moderate Alcohol Consumption
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia College of Public Health has found that moderate alcohol consumption in middle to older
Why Human Brain Needs Energy
The brain is a vital organ that requires a significant amount of energy to function, even during periods of rest. A new study conducted by
