University of Portsmouth PhD student Benjamin Stocker setting up the EEG system on a participant. Credit: University of Portsmouth A study by the University of Portsmouth in England has mapped…
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Quitting smoking, even late in life, linked to slower cognitive decline
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Quitting smoking in middle age or later is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline over the long term, according to a new study by UCL (University…
Mysterious human-faced idol discovered on Saint David’s Hill
Recent excavations on Saint David’s Hill in the ancient fortress-city of Argištiḫinili have led to the discovery of a stone slab carved with a human-faced idol. First founded in the…
mRNA therapy restores sperm production and fertility in mice
Recovered sperm and offspring obtained via intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Credit: Mashiko et al., 2025. Published in PNAS under CC-BY license. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2516573122 For many couples facing infertility, medicine offers…
Skin Problems Signal Depression and Suicide Risk
Summary: New research reveals that mental health patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis are more likely to have skin conditions, and that these patients face significantly higher risks of…
What Happens After a Near-Death Experience?
Summary: New research reveals that people who have near-death experiences often undergo profound shifts in perspective, purpose, and priorities, but many struggle to integrate these changes into daily life. In…
Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its frequency, revealing strong links to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health traits. The…
ADHD May Make You More Creative
Summary: People with ADHD tend to be more creative, and this advantage may stem from a greater tendency for their minds to wander. The study is the first to directly…
EEG Test May Reveal Who Loses Libido on Antidepressants
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin levels in the brain, measured using a simple EEG-based test, can predict who will experience sexual side effects from SSRI antidepressants. Researchers found…
Living in an unequal society impacts the structure of children’s brains, study finds
Alterations in the thickness of the cortex in several regions of the brain—darker colors indicate a greater reduction in cortical thickness, linked to inequality. Credit: King’s College London. The distribution…
