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Fasting and focus: Science shows your brain performs just fine without food

Adults showed no measurable decline in mental performance when fasting, but children and adolescents did worse on tests when they skipped meals

Having neurodevelopmental condition could be linked with early death: Study

Having a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism and ADHD could be related with a nearly five times higher chance of dying before age 25, compared to those without, according to a study conducted in New Zealand. While relative risk between the two groups is high, it is important to remember that deaths in this group remain rare, said lead author Nick Bowden, from the University of Otago's department of paediatrics and child health. Symptoms of neurodevelopmental conditions can emerge in early childhood, impairing one's development in skills such as language, communication or behaviour. Social communication and behaviour is affected in autism, while ability to pay attention and focus on a task and emotion regulation is impaired in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Using the StatsNZ database, the researchers followed nearly nine lakh children born between 1995 and 2009 until 2019. About 40,000 (4.5 per cent) of the total had a neurodevelopmental condition, identif

How the air you breathe could be silently harming your brain health

Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia

Rare brain disorder found in four sisters: Doctors call it extraordinary

A West Virginia family's story has stunned doctors after four sisters were diagnosed with Chiari malformation, a rare structural brain defect seldom seen in more than one sibling

Stress and heartbreak may have triggered Kim Kardashian's brain aneurysm

Reality star Kim Kardashian linked her brain aneurysm to extreme stress after her divorce. Neurologists explain why mental strain can have dangerous physical effects

Science meets art: Parkinson's patient plays clarinet during brain surgery

Once unable to play due to tremors, Denise Bacon played her clarinet mid-surgery, showing how music and medicine can work together to restore movement and hope

Air pollution linked to dementia, caused 626,000 deaths worldwide in 2023

For the first time, the State of Global Air 2025 report quantifies how dirty air affects the brain, broadening pollution's toll beyond heart and lung diseases

New study reveals brain's predictive mechanism behind focus, hearing

The findings could help improve hearing aids, attention training, and brain-computer interfaces by revealing how the brain filters and prioritises sound

New brain study reveals why music makes us move, feel, and connect

A new study reveals that our brains sync effortlessly with sound rhythms, showing why music moves us more deeply than any other sensation

Chronic stress harms your memory. Here's how to protect your brain

Constant pressure floods your brain with cortisol, disrupting focus and memory, but experts say simple daily habits can help protect your mind

Think one drink is harmless? It may raise your dementia risk, study warns

New research shows even light or moderate drinking may steadily harm the brain and increase long-term risk of dementia, debunking the myth of "healthy drinking"

Poor sleep may age your brain faster, scientists find in major study

A large MRI-based study of 27,500 adults finds that poor sleep may make the brain look up to a year older than its real age, suggesting that better sleep could slow brain ageing

Low omega-3 could be draining your energy and focus: Here's how to fix it

From dull skin to brain fog, omega-3 deficiency can quietly drain your vitality. Experts share how to spot the signs early and restore your balance naturally

Delulu by design: How your brain invents reality to keep you alive

A new study finds that the brain's visual cortex doesn't just record the world, it invents missing details using special 'illusion-encoding' neurons

Ignore your brain, shorten your life: Doctor warns of biggest health mistake

Psychiatrist Dr Daniel Amen explains why most people neglect brain health and how small daily habits can protect memory, mood, and longevity

In a first, experimental gene therapy cuts Huntington's progression by 75%

A Phase I/II trial of AMT-130 reports unprecedented results, with patients showing a 75 per cent slowdown in Huntington's disease progression over three years

This Indian discovery may replace brain surgery for neuro disorders

From boosting dopamine to reducing toxic proteins, a new Indian nanomaterial may help treat neurodegenerative diseases without surgery or invasive devices

What actually happens inside your brain when you change your mind?

Research on changes of mind uses the concept of "metacognition" to explain when and how mind changes occur

How 'brain cleaning' while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia

Disrupted sleep may slow the brain's waste-clearing glymphatic system, raising dementia risks. Researchers say good sleep could aid toxin clearance, though its role in humans is still debated

How billionaires rewire their brains to stay focused and keep growing

Neurologist Dr Sweta Adatia explains how billionaires train their brains to stay focused, resilient, and growth-driven