Researchers discovered that prebiotics could help us recover faster from a disturbed sleep cycle

In modern times many of us yearn for more spare time. However, is having a restricted amount of free time actually a bad thing? And are there any drawbacks to having too much free time?

Scientists at Michigan State University have developed a potentially life-saving imaging technique designed to spot heart attacks before they strike.

Researchers have effectively restored age-related memory loss in mice, paving the way for the development of therapies to counteract memory problems.

Scientists recently published a paper in the journal neurology suggesting that keeping your brain active could defer Alzheimer's dementia for five years on average

Having saved millions of lives, antibiotics are one of the miracles of modern medicine. Sadly they are under threat as resistance in bacteria is spreading expeditiously around the planet. Some experts call it one of the biggest threats we currently face as humankind. Yet, we are doing neigh on nothing to stop it.

According to a new study from the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology, Mice possess the same cognitive abilities as humans. The research team developed and tested an innovative technique that allowed them to reveal that mice use abstract categorizing tactics to learn and process their environment, just like us.

Why do humans have such a large brain compared to other species? One potential reason can be found in the diet of our ancestors.

When you talk to someone over the phone, you can't perceive any visual clues about that person, yet we often make assumptions based on their voice relating to things like dominance and trust. German researchers decided to find out whether this is accurate or not.

Amsterdam researchers discovered why some COVID patients get dangerously ill while others don't even notice they are infected and also identified a more effective treatment.

Scientists have identified a translucent worm known as 'Caenorhabditis elegans' that might help identify gut bacteria linked to neurodegenerative diseases.