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Does the human brain have a microbiome?

Does the human brain have a microbiome?

Though it’s long been assumed that bacteria can’t survive in the human brain, neuroscientists have recently been surprised to discover that it may harbour all sorts of micro-organisms. In recent years, gut health has been all the rage. This is because our understanding of the function and importance of the...

Home-based brain simulation therapy improves depression symptoms

Home-based brain simulation therapy improves depression symptoms

Recent advancements in transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) offer new, accessible at-home options and change the course for depression treatments. Depression affects individuals uniquely, with symptoms and underlying causes that vary widely. For some, depression may stem from biochemical imbalances, while for others, it could be linked to traumatic experiences, environmental factors, or genetic predispositions. This complexity makes a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach ineffective for many patients. Research into depression treatment is currently experiencing...

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Space travel might be worse for human health than scientists thought

Space travel might be worse for human health than scientists thought

New research by a British non-profit suggests that the health consequences of being in space may be more serious than originally believed. As far as suitable environments go, space in pretty uninhabitable. Not only does it lack oxygen, but the atmosphere is either far too hot or far too cold for humans to survive in without help from special suits and space stations. Even when provided these forms of protection, astronauts...

By London, UK
Scientists finally understand why people with schizophrenia hear voices

Scientists finally understand why people with schizophrenia hear voices

According to new research – which represents a ‘paradigm shift’ for mental health disorders – the way people experience auditory verbal hallucinations isn’t that different from the way humans hear external sounds. For decades, scientists have been endeavouring to understand why people with schizophrenia (which affects 1 in 300 people worldwide) hear voices. Now, they believe they’ve discovered where these ‘voices’ emanate from, thanks to new research...

By London, UK
Does the moon actually influence human health?

Does the moon actually influence human health?

Researchers have long dismissed such claims but surprising new evidence suggests that the lunar cycle does in fact subtly affect sleep, menstruation, and certain mental illnesses. In astrology, the moon represents the inner world – namely our emotions. Understanding how to work with its 29.5-day cycle has always been the aim of the astrologically inclined, even more so in the 21st century, with the mystical services market estimated to be worth...

By London, UK