Obesity and the role of insulin in the brain Unhealthy body fat distribution and chronic weight gain are linked to the brain's sensitivity to insulin.

The study, led by researchers from the University of New Mexico, looked at dozens of samples of post-mortem liver and brain tissues taken from both men and women in 2016 and 2024. It found that in ...

Mar. 5, 2025 — Scientists used positron emission tomography (PET) with edaravone, a drug used to treat ALS, to detect oxidative stress, which leads to brain damage, ... New 4D Brain Map Reveals ...

Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s. By Gina Kolata Women’s brains are superior to ...

There's no question that AI systems have accomplished some impressive feats, mastering games, writing text, and generating convincing images and video. That's gotten some people talking about the ...

The news moves fast, but understanding takes time. At Vox, we don’t chase every headline. We focus on what really matters. We break down the biggest stories — and the ones others overlook ...

A protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease progression has been linked to normal brain ageing, raising the prospect that researchers could target it to stave off age-related mental decline.

Upping your physical activity level may lower your risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression and dementia, according to new preliminary research. And the protection ...

An Australian start-up has launched the "first commercialised biological computer" made of human brain cells at a conference in Barcelona. The team behind it believe it could be used as a type ...

The communication system between your gut and brain is called the gut-brain axis. They’re connected both physically and biochemically in a number of different ways. They may even influence each ...

When you’re diagnosed with brain cancer, learning as much as you can about it can help you choose the best treatment for you. This guide shows you the basics on the types of brain cancer and how ...

The brain is the part of the central nervous system that is contained within the skull. It is responsible for executive and cognitive functions and regulates the functioning of the other parts of ...