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Alcohol speeds up brain aging
Alcohol consumption, even in small amounts, can cause a significant aging process in the brain. According to a recent study by the University of Pennsylvania,
Overestimation of IQ and Brain Size Relationship
A high IQ is often associated with a large brain, but a recent metastudy suggests that this correlation is greatly overestimated. While several studies have
Cannabis Harms Brain and Behavior
A new study published in the JAMA Psychiatry journal has revealed that cannabis use in adolescence can lead to impulsive behavior, poor concentration, and even
Nightmares Prepare Brain for Real Fears
Nightmares and real fear activate the same regions of the brain, according to a recent study published in the journal Human Brain Mapping by researchers
Gaming Boosts Brain Power
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Max Planck Institute have found that playing video games can be beneficial for the brain. The study showed
Alcohol-induced brain damage persists
Alcohol consumption can cause inflammation in the brain, which continues to damage nerve tissue even after weeks of abstinence. In Germany, only three percent of
Birth Control Shrinks Brain Region
A recent pilot study has found that the use of oral contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, can shrink the hypothalamus in women. The
Gadolinium Found in German Fast Food
Fast food chains McDonald’s and Burger King have been found to serve drinks containing the MRI contrast agent gadolinium, despite claiming to filter their water.
Creating a Wormhole with Magnetic Fields
Physicists Create Magnetic Wormhole in Barcelona Experiment In a groundbreaking experiment, physicists at the Autonomous University of Barcelona have created a magnetic wormhole. Wormholes are
Gadolinium in Brain: MRI Concerns
New research has revealed that the MRI contrast agent gadolinium can detach from its carrier substance and accumulate in the brain. Radiologists and researchers are
