Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

Summary: A new international study identified a direct link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a measurable decline in the brain’s ability to focus. The research followed over…

Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad

Summary: For decades, the mental health field has operated on a half-truth: that curing depression means removing sadness. A new study argues that the most dangerous part of depression isn’t…

Everyday Skills Protect the Developing Brain from Prenatal Stress

Summary: Building strong adaptive skills in early childhood, such as communication and self-care, can shield a child’s brain from the long-term impact of prenatal stress. Researchers used Superstorm Sandy as…

Mathematical Rule for How Social Norms Click

Summary: How does a group of strangers settle on a shared habit or workplace norm? A new study suggests it isn’t through imitation or complex calculation. Instead, researchers found that…

Freeze-Dried Platelets Combat TBI Brain Swelling and Bleeding

Summary: Researchers have identified a potential breakthrough for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) using a freeze-dried blood product called “Thrombosomes.” Originally designed for battlefield hemorrhage, this product has demonstrated a unique…

Emotional Touch Leaves a Permanent Mark on the Mind

Summary: Why does the memory of a comforting hug last a lifetime while the sensation of a handshake vanishes instantly? A new paper introduces the first comprehensive neurobiological model of…

Early Imaginative Play Predicts Better Mental Health

Summary: Toddlers who excel at pretend play are significantly less likely to experience emotional and behavioral difficulties by the time they reach primary school. A major longitudinal study tracked over…

AI Identifies Appendix Removal and Diet as Alzheimer’s Risks

Summary: A massive transdisciplinary study has shifted the focus of Alzheimer’s research from the brain to the gut. Using AI to analyze data from nearly 10,000 people, researchers identified that…

SSRIs May Trigger Tinnitus – Neuroscience News

Summary: For millions of people, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a lifeline for managing depression and anxiety. However, a new study reveals a hidden cost: elevated serotonin can directly…