How psychedelics push your brain to dream while awake: New study A new study in mice suggests psychedelics make the brain more likely to "see" images from memory rather than what's actually in front of it. Mar 14, 2026 0 22
Fat cells burn energy to make heat, making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies Over the past few years, a new class of medications has transformed the treatment of obesity. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing appetite, helping people eat less and feel full sooner. Their ... Mar 14, 2026 0 10
Q&A: Gassing up bioengineered materials for wound healing Biomaterials are specifically engineered to support tissue, nerve and muscle regeneration across the body, yet physicians and researchers have limited control over the size and connectivity of the internal pores that transfer ... Mar 14, 2026 0 12
Algorithm allows paramedics to predict brain damage risk after cardiac arrest Results from the RAPID-MIRACLE trial have found, for the first time, that the widely used MIRACLE2 risk score can be applied outside a hospital setting to accurately predict brain injury following a cardiac arrest. This could ... Mar 14, 2026 0 8
Parthanatos pathway behind neuron loss in multiple sclerosis identified Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). This disease causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the protective sheath surrounding nerve ... Mar 14, 2026 feature 0 41
Loneliness and social isolation can take a toll on women's cognitive abilities The relationship between social connections and cognitive abilities is a complex one, particularly during the perimenopausal period when women transition from the reproductive period to menopause. A new study suggests that ... Mar 14, 2026 0 6
Outrigger canoeing boosts health, preserves culture A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study confirms that outrigger canoe paddling is far more than a state team sport. It's a way of life that supports physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual health for paddlers in Hawaiʻi. Mar 14, 2026 0 7
Neurons receive precisely tailored teaching signals as we learn, study suggests When we learn a new skill, the brain has to decide—cell by cell—what to change. New research from MIT suggests it can do that with surprising precision, sending targeted feedback to individual neurons so each one can adjust ... Mar 14, 2026 0 41
Is AI replacing the work of skilled radiologists? They give us their thoughts Since the 2010s, breakthroughs in AI have prompted discussion about their implications for work, including a possible "workless" future. Those forecasted to face replacement are no longer only the lower-skilled, but also ... Mar 14, 2026 0 13
Nine years to diagnosis: The challenge of spotting inflammatory arthritis and the role of first contact physiotherapists Joint pain is often dismissed as aging, overuse or a minor injury. But for some people it is the first sign of inflammatory arthritis, a group of immune-driven conditions that can damage joints and other organs if not treated ... Mar 14, 2026 0 9
