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·September 20, 2023·6 min read

Mapping Psychosis Reveals The Brain’s Epicentre of Schizophrenia

Researchers charted the brain's response to psychosis, specifically how it spreads, revealing potential therapeutic targets. Their study, which examined 534 individuals across various stages of psychosis, identified the hippocampus as an initial site of change.

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·March 26, 2017·3 min read

Fainting Disorder Mechanism Identified

Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the fainting disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

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·April 25, 2026·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

A new study links ultra-processed foods to cognitive decline in attention and processing speed, identifying processing chemicals as a major threat to brain health.

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·August 3, 2023·4 min read

Fruitful Discovery: Pregnancy Diet Influences Brain Health across Generations

A new study highlights that a mother's diet during early pregnancy, specifically consumption of apples and herbs, may safeguard the brain health of her offspring and even grandchildren. Using roundworms as a genetic model due to their genetic similarities to humans, the study identified a molecule in apples and herbs known as ursolic acid that helps maintain brain function by preventing the breakdown of axons.

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·August 11, 2021·6 min read

Essential Oils Can Be Beneficial for Your Health and Mood

Researchers report essential oils may help improve mood and symptoms in those with anxiety and depression due to anti-oxidant effects on the brain.

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·October 12, 2021·4 min read

Natural Light May Be Key to Improving Mood and Reducing Insomnia

More time spent outside in natural light was associated with improved mood, better sleep quality, and ease of waking.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

AI Technology to Help Reduce the Risk of Vision Loss and Stroke

New AI technology is able to detect changes to the retina and predict the risk of retinal vein occlusion. Researchers say the technology could also be used to detect heart attack and stroke risks.

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·August 6, 2020·4 min read

Gut Bacteria in People With Huntington’s Disease May Be a Potential Drug Target

Study provides evidence of gut dysbiosis associated with Huntington's disease. Some of the gut measures were associated with disease symptoms such as movement and cognitive impairment. The findings could provide a new avenue of treatment for the neurodegenerative disease.

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·May 13, 2024·3 min read

Psilocybin Shows Promise in Anorexia Treatment

A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, as a treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN), a psychiatric disorder with one of the highest mortality rates. The research demonstrated that psilocybin enhances cognitive flexibility and body weight maintenance in an animal model of AN.

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·October 1, 2024·4 min read

Vagus Nerve Signals Regulating Heart Function Discovered

Researchers have isolated the electrical activity of individual neurons in the vagus nerve responsible for regulating cardiovascular function in humans. By identifying neurons that fire in sync with the heartbeat, scientists can now study how these neurons monitor or control heart activity.

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·November 5, 2018·4 min read

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Researchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.

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·December 8, 2024·5 min read

Short Sleep and High Blood Pressure Linked to Brain Aging

Research reveals that people with high blood pressure who also sleep less than six hours per night face increased risks of brain injury, accelerated brain aging, and impaired executive function. The study assessed 682 participants from the Framingham Heart Study, analyzing sleep patterns, blood pressure, cognitive performance, and brain MRIs.

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Monash University

Mapping Psychosis Reveals The Brain’s Epicentre of Schizophrenia

Fainting Disorder Mechanism Identified

Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

Fruitful Discovery: Pregnancy Diet Influences Brain Health across Generations

Essential Oils Can Be Beneficial for Your Health and Mood

Natural Light May Be Key to Improving Mood and Reducing Insomnia

AI Technology to Help Reduce the Risk of Vision Loss and Stroke

Gut Bacteria in People With Huntington’s Disease May Be a Potential Drug Target

Psilocybin Shows Promise in Anorexia Treatment

Vagus Nerve Signals Regulating Heart Function Discovered

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Short Sleep and High Blood Pressure Linked to Brain Aging

Resource Scarcity Alters Maternal Brain Activity to Hinder Caregiving

Existing Drug Could Halt Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s

Ultraprocessed Foods Alter Insulin and Brain Reward Responses

Optogenetics Pioneers Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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