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Brain scans suggest menopause may temporarily alter the brain's normal aging process, with researchers observing changes in brain structure, connectivity, and energy use that appear to stabilize after the transition.

40 days ago sciencealert.com brain neuroscience

Endocannabinoids produced by the body may contribute to the "runner's high": the happiness, calm, reduced anxiety, and dulled pain some people experience during long runs

50 days ago sciencealert.com health

Scientists Find Worms in Almost Every Fish in a Tuna Haul – 96% Were Infected

57 days ago sciencealert.com health

Study of nearly 30,000 eye scans suggests the retina may reveal how quickly a person is aging, with researchers finding that eye-based biomarkers can help predict age-related health risks and longevity.

36 days ago sciencealert.com health

Human Body May Age in Two Major Bursts: 9 of 14 tissues show “biphasic” aging, with 2 periods of accelerated structural change in 30s and 50s

57 days ago sciencealert.com biology

A symbiotic fungus that lives inside the human gut appears capable of protecting us from radiation

53 days ago sciencealert.com health

A new study reveals that radiation exposure can trigger brain inflammation via the eCIRP protein, which subsequently drives the accumulation of tau proteins that form the signature tangles of Alzheimer's disease.

33 days ago sciencealert.com brain disease health

Grand Canyon rocks preserve a 1.2-billion-year record of Earth–Moon interactions, allowing scientists to trace how the Moon's orbit and Earth's rotation have evolved over deep time.

34 days ago sciencealert.com earth

Scientists implanted lab-grown human brain tissue into mice and found the neurons survived, integrated with the animals' brain circuits, and responded to sensory signals, providing a new model for studying human neurological disorders.

44 days ago sciencealert.com brain neuroscience

A new study shows that even a small reduction in systolic blood pressure can help slow down the progression of cerebral small vessel disease, reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

34 days ago sciencealert.com disease health