The place you call home could be more than just a location; it might also influence your brain health. Recent studies suggest that where you live can impact your risk of developing dementia. This is a big deal because dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Living
Parenting is a big job. It needs to be both steady and adaptable. This is how parents can handle different situations to keep their kids safe and healthy. Some parts of parenting are built into our genes. But hormones and experiences can also shape how parents act. Scientists are really interested i
Parkinson's disease is becoming more common as people live longer. By 2050, about 25 million people might have this condition. It affects movement, mood, and thinking. While it usually starts after 60, some people get it earlier. Experts say that while we can't prevent Parkinson's, certain lifestyl
Young athletes in contact sports are facing a tough reality. Their brains may be changing earlier than expected. This is a big deal. It's not just about getting hurt during a game. It's about what's happening inside their heads over time. Research shows that these changes can start surprisingly ear
Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it spreads to the brain. The blood-brain barrier, a protective shield, often stops treatments from reaching brain tumors. Osimertinib, a drug used to treat a specific type of lung cancer, can cross this barrier. However, some cancer cells develop resi
Kim Kardashian recently revealed she has a brain aneurysm, a condition she links to stress from her divorce from Kanye West. This news came out during the season 7 premiere of "The Kardashians" on Hulu. In a clip, Kim is seen getting an MRI and later telling her family about the aneurysm. Her sister
In the intricate world of the brain, tiny immune system proteins named C1q and C3 are stirring up trouble. Normally, these proteins are the brain's protectors. However, in epilepsy, they turn against the brain. They disrupt the brain's connections, leading to excessive brain activity and seizures.
The brain has its own cleaning crew that works hard while we sleep. This crew, called the glymphatic system, clears out harmful waste from the brain. Scientists have found that how you sleep can make this cleaning process more effective. Sleeping on your right side seems to be the best position for
A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasse
Ever wondered why people love haunted houses or horror movies? It's not just about the adrenaline rush. There's a science behind why we enjoy being scared, even though fear can feel really bad in real life. Fear is like an alarm system in our brain. When something scares us, our brain's amygdala ki
