Brain

September 10, 2026

Menopause Brain Studies Split the Signal: No Volume Loss, But Earlier Timing Matters

Two studies released this week give a more careful picture of menopause and the ageing brain. A Nature Communications study examined structural brain changes across puberty, pregnancy and menopause, using data from

Brain scan illustration for Naegleria fowleri infection

Health·News·USA

Brain-eating amoeba infects teen in North Carolina

North Carolina teen battles critical infection from Naegleria fowleri brain-eating amoeba following Louisiana child's death. Rare parasitic infection prompts CDC warnings.

August 28, 2026

Shingles vaccine reduces cardiovascular events by 9%

Health·News·Science

New research links recombinant Shingrix shingles vaccine to 9% fewer cardiovascular events over 7 years and 24% lower dementia risk over 4 years, though

Lab-Grown Brain Tissue Matches Human Development Over Six Years

Health·Science

For the first time, laboratory-grown models of human brain tissue have matured over several years in a way that mirrors natural development, according to

ISRO launch facility with rocket on launch pad, representing the infrastructure built by HEC workers who remained unpaid for 29 months

India·Science·Space

ISRO Loses Over 100 Scientists in Brain Drain as Private Sector Poaching Threatens India’s Space Program

Over 100 scientists and engineers have resigned from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in recent months, prompting the Department of Space to tighten exit rules for senior scientists. The unprecedented departure

Rahul Somvanshi

August 16, 2026

Health

Time-Restricted Eating Reduces Cognitive Decline Risk, New Research Shows

Eating within limited hours daily shows promise for preventing memory loss and cognitive decline in older adults. Scientists discover time-restricted eating reduces dementia risk through metabolic and circadian rhythm benefits.

Tejal Somvanshi

July 27, 2026

Coffee with milk being poured into a cup with roasted coffee beans, representing daily coffee consumption and its link to gut microbiome and cognitive effects

Health·Science

Coffee Rewires Gut Bacteria Tied to Memory, Mood and Impulsivity, 2026 Nature Communications Trial Finds

Your Daily Coffee Is Reshaping Your Gut — And Your Brain Feels the Difference Health & Science Your Daily Coffee Is Reshaping Your Gut — And Your Brain Feels the Difference A

Tejal Somvanshiand

Rahul Somvanshi

April 27, 2026

A scientific image displaying four different views of a human brain, color-coded to indicate varying cortical thickness. Darker colors represent areas with a greater reduction in cortical thickness, which is linked to societal income inequality.

Health·News·Science

Income Inequality Alters Brain Structure in All Children, 10,000-Person Study Shows

New research reveals that income inequality in society is linked to children’s brain development, regardless of their family’s wealth. This groundbreaking study shows how the gap between rich and poor is associated

Karmactive Staff

October 6, 2025

Aerial view of a circular hedge maze with green hedges forming concentric pathways with a tree at the center, resembling the neural pathways our brains use for spatial navigation.

Health·Science

Brain’s Navigation Cells Become Unreliable with Age, Explains Why Elderly Struggle with New Places

Scientists have discovered why older adults often struggle to navigate new places, even when they can easily find their way around familiar neighborhoods. A Stanford Medicine research team found that special brain

Tejal Somvanshi

October 4, 2025

Person in blue jogging pants and white sneakers running on a path in a park with trees lining the sides, casting long shadows on the ground.

Health·Science

Brain on Autopilot: Study Reveals 65% of Daily Behaviors Happen Automatically, Breaking Willpower Myths

Most people believe they control their daily actions. They think about what to do, weigh their options, then make conscious choices. But new research shows something different. Your brain runs on autopilot

Tejal Somvanshi

September 30, 2025

Two researchers in a laboratory setting - a female scientist in a white lab coat on the left and a male scientist in a blue checkered shirt on the right, examining laboratory equipment in what appears to be a neuroscience research facility

Discovery·Health·News

Parkinson’s Neurons “Burning Out From Excessive Activity” – Study Links 8 Million Cases to Cellular Overwork

Scientists have uncovered a surprising insight into why brain cells die in Parkinson’s disease – they might simply be working too hard. The finding could open new doors for treating this debilitating

Tejal Somvanshi

September 16, 2025

Brain electrode visualization showing blue and red dots representing electrode placements across two brain hemisphere views, with overlapping blue and red regions indicating the amygdala area where fear memory extinction signals were recorded.

Europe·Health·Science

Brain’s Fear-Erasing Theta Waves Discovered in Human Amygdala: PTSD Treatment Breakthrough

For the first time, researchers have identified specific electrical signals in the human brain that help us forget unpleasant memories. This breakthrough could lead to better treatments for conditions like post-traumatic stress

Tejal Somvanshi

September 4, 2025

Two people jogging outdoors on a path surrounded by trees with sunlight filtering through the foliage.

Australia·Health

Aerobic Exercise Preserves Brain Volume in Stroke Survivors, Potentially Reducing Dementia Risk

Stroke survivors face an increased risk of developing dementia, but new research offers hope through a simple intervention: exercise. A Monash University-led study, published in JAMA Network Open and presented at the

Tejal Somvanshi

September 2, 2025

Senior man with gray hair and beard performing lunges on a running track, wearing bright orange t-shirt and black shorts.

Health·Science·UK

Fitness Reduces Word-Finding Struggles in Seniors, Study Shows

New research reveals that staying physically fit in older age might help your brain find the right words when they’re “on the tip of your tongue.” A team at the University of

Karmactive Staff

August 30, 2025

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