Brain scans of thousands of people revealed that the human brain has five distinct eras, with turning points in the way it is ...

Your brain may not bounce back as quickly as you think after you smoke weed. A groundbreaking new study suggests that heavy marijuana use could leave lasting marks on your memory, long after your last ...

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be ...

Experiments on an ultra-rare genetic mutation that causes neurodegeneration in children have helped uncover a new mechanism by which brain cells die. The findings raise the possibility that similar ...

In a world saturated with stories—from ancient myths to TikTok clips—narratives knit together emotion, memory, and meaning. A new study in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that how a story is told ...

Artificial sweeteners are widely found in American diets, marketed as low-calorie alternatives to sugar for weight management.

Peanuts are definitely a fan favourite when it comes to snacks, with them being tasty and easy to munch on. Peanuts aren’t just delicious; they also provide a number of surprising health benefits that ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory. It helps you remember the time, place, and details surrounding a specific event or experience in your life. For example, remembering what you had for ...

For a long time, fats were considered detrimental the a healthy diet. In the 1970s and 80s, fad diets like the Scarsdale and ...