A research study revealed that air pollution, especially car fumes can significantly change brain structure. An exposure of just 2 hours can reduce the portion of the brain responsible for internal thought processes and memory, the study finds. Brain imaging was conducted prior and the exposure to air pollution showed decreased brain connectivity, as seen in the scans taken after.
The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the colossal number of people at risk of heart diseases. The report published by the world health body suggested that as much as 5 billion people remain unprotected from the threat posed by trans-fat.
A new study recently published has revealed that Gel nail polish machines are linked to cell mutations and DNA damage. The study revealed that regular use of UV nail dryers can have serious consequences to health in the long run.
Scientists have discovered the first ever organism that eats viruses. It was revealed after scientists conducted experiments over the declining population of double-stranded DNA virus known as chlorovirus. The unique organism is the first known “Virovore” or an organism that feeds on viruses.
The experts in memory and neuroscience have developed an application that can enhance memory recall. The application is guided by neuroscience and is based on real brain functions that help in memory recall. It mimics a specific part of the human brain responsible for recording and preserving memories.
A research report has revealed that cancer death rate in the US has declined dramatically by 33% in the last 3 decades. The report of cancer statistics was published by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The tremendous decline is evident from the fact that 3.8 million cancer related deaths were prevented since 1991, according to the report.
It is widely accepted that sleep is the most important aspect in the lives of all living organisms, not just humans. Our entire well being is completely dependent upon the 8 hours of sleep where our body recovers as it zones out for a while. We are going to discuss 12 scientifically proven tips to master your sleep to be more productive and successful in life.
While the world is increasingly connecting to far away horizons, adults may find themselves isolated in this “highly globalized world”. A new research study has revealed that socially isolated adults have 30% more risk of developing the cognitive disorder. The research focused on the relationship between social relations and cognitive changes.
The latest covid outbreak in the country has brought utter misery and chaos to millions of people. The latest study from the University of Peking has found astonishing figures as it claims that covid cases in China have dramatically surged to 900 million. The figures are expected to touch a jaw-dropping 1 billion mark by the end of April.
Researchers from two well-known research institutes, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI CBS) and University of Leipzig Medical Center, have used the latest AI technology to detect rare forms of dementia. The conditions included Alzheimer’s disease and many other conditions that primarily affect language and activities of motor neurons.
For the first time, scientist have mapped all the layers of human brain in this interactive video.
England’s NHS is set to bring new technology to the scene to treat those who are having trouble controlling their type 1 diabetes. More than 100,000 people with type 1 diabetes in England and Wales may soon get access to “artificial pancreas” to help them stabilize type 1 diabetes.
