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We now know more about Long's life before she died.

A major new analysis is drawing fresh attention to the possible links between gestational diabetes and long-term brain health in both mothers and their children. The review, which combined data from 48 studies conducted over nearly 50 years, suggests that diabetes during pregnancy may have effects that extend well beyond…

It's looking like Brainiac will indeed be the villain of Man of Tomorrow

What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made progress, but the mystery of consciousness remains very much alive.

Witherspoon says it ‘took a while to reconstitute’ herself after leaving the relationship

He had been suffering from an inoperable brain tumour

Learning how to play an instrument offers a plethora of benefits for cognitive health and engagement

Completing a fiendish jigsaw certainly engages many areas of the brain, but genetics and other lifestyle factors also play their part

They are called the ‘brain rot’ generation—addicted to memes, short videos, and endless scrolling. Political elites dismiss them as apathetic, glued to their phones while the country’s problems piled up. But last week in Nepal, this so-called brain rot became a force that toppled the government.

The prognosis was dark: Casey heard that due to the condition that affects 1 in every 2,000 people, her boy would likely never walk again.

Most people know they should save, but willpower alone often fails. That’s because saving isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a psychology game. Our brains are...