Women may gain greater heart benefits from exercise than men
A new study suggests women gain greater heart health benefits from exercise than men, even with less physical activity.
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Kim Kardashian discloses brain aneurysm diagnosis
Kim Kardashian disclosed during the Season 7 premiere of The Kardashians that she has a brain aneurysm, saying “There’s like a little aneurysm,” while her sister Kourtney responded, “Whoa.”
Meet US-based Dr Sulaiman who left high-paying job to return home for free brain surgeries
US-based Nigerian neurosurgeon Dr. Olawale Sulaiman accepted a pay cut to spend time in Nigeria performing free brain and spine surgeries and plans to expand neurological care infrastructure in the country.
Pfizer faces lawsuit over contraceptive injection linked to brain tumors
Pfizer faces a major U.S. lawsuit from women alleging its Depo-Provera contraceptive injection caused brain tumors, as a Florida court considers whether the multi-billion-dollar case can proceed.
Researchers find connection between lifestyle choices and Brain health
A large-scale clinical trial demonstrates that daily lifestyle habits—particularly when guided through structured support—can improve and sustain cognitive function in older adults.
Why the brain remembers some memories and forgets others…
Boston University researchers found that neutral memories can last longer when linked to emotional events, offering new clues into how the brain stores information.
Nigerian researcher wins acclaim for breakthrough in HIV-related brain studies
Nigerian researcher Elizabeth Kehinde Oladipo has been hailed internationally for her groundbreaking HIV brain study.
Study finds human brains process colors in almost identical ways
The colors you see may feel unique to you, but new research shows our brains process them in strikingly similar ways, revealing a shared neural code behind how we perceive the world’s shades.
Lost sleep may leave brain toxins that trigger dementia, study finds
Research suggests disrupted sleep may impair the brain’s ability to clear toxins, potentially increasing dementia risk, though scientists say more evidence is needed in humans.
Alarming new study finds smartphones ruining our brains at unprecedented speed
The sheer convenience of the online world makes real-life commitments feel messy and effortful. And the rise of time spent online and the attendant decline in face-to-face interactions enable behaviours such as “ghosting”.