Brain

Staying up all night can fill your brain with Alzheimer’s proteins — why it can create a vicious cycle for older people

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Staying up all night can fill your brain with Alzheimer’s proteins — why it can create a vicious cycle for older people

Don’t sleep on good sleep. Recent research suggests skipping shuteye can cause issues that are shockingly similar to those found in Alzheimer’s disease patients. A team of researchers from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria analyzed sleep-centric medical studies published over the last quarter century to better understand how a lack of sleep affects the … Read more

Weed is harming teens’ brain development, largest US study warns

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Weed is harming teens’ brain development, largest US study warns

A new study has found sobering effects of weed on teenage brains. While more teens are staying away from marijuana across the country, the drug is still used by one in five kids in New York, according to a New York Impact Report from November 2025. And though some purport the substance can improve mood … Read more

Seniors urge younger generation to prioritize brain health now, new study shows

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Seniors urge younger generation to prioritize brain health now, new study shows

What would you prioritize earlier in life? New research has found that six in ten seniors said that for them, it’s their memory health. A new poll of 2,000 Americans aged 50 to 70 shared sage advice for the younger generations: consider paying attention to your brain health and memory by the time you’re in … Read more

‘Chronically online’ Gen Z turning to these hacks to fight brain rot, reduce social media usage

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‘Chronically online’ Gen Z turning to these hacks to fight brain rot, reduce social media usage

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Is Gen Z finally logging off? Over the past few years, several studies have confirmed that Gen Z consumes more social media content than any other generation. But some youngsters … Read more

Common occurrence in adulthood could be an early warning sign of brain cancer

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Common occurrence in adulthood could be an early warning sign of brain cancer

Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases — and early detection is crucial for better outcomes. There are obvious symptoms like sudden, severe headaches and dizziness, while subtle signs such as sweet smells and vision changes can slip under the radar. Now, an international team of researchers is raising alarm bells about another early … Read more

Brain injuries are surging from e-bike and scooter crashes in NYC — and a two-hour window is most dangerous

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Brain injuries are surging from e-bike and scooter crashes in NYC — and a two-hour window is most dangerous

Hit the brakes. Researchers are ringing alarm bells about a surge in brain and spine injuries from electric bike and scooter crashes. But it’s not just urban riders who are suffering the consequences of a fast roll, as pedestrians are getting caught in the crosshairs as well. A new study has shown an alarming increase … Read more

What weed really does to your brain, according to hundreds of thousands of scans

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What weed really does to your brain, according to hundreds of thousands of scans

Not to ruin your high, but habitually smoking marijuana has been known to take a toll on the body. It can irritate the lungs, damage blood vessels and accelerate heart rate. Not to mention the scromiting, the screaming — and vomiting! — that can accompany long-term, heavy use. The brain also takes some hits. Over … Read more

Brain scientist warns that we’re heading for an AI-fueled ‘dementia crisis’

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Brain scientist warns that we’re heading for an AI-fueled ‘dementia crisis’

We’ve been told that many things increase our risk of dementia — genetics, too much alcohol, not enough exercise, improper nutrition, high blood pressure, the risks go on and on. Neuroscientist Vivienne Ming wants to add one more item to the list — artificial intelligence. Scientists have already sounded the alarm that US dementia cases could … Read more

Coachella band forced to cancel show over guitarist’s ‘acute brain injury’

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Coachella band forced to cancel show over guitarist’s ‘acute brain injury’

Bad news for Coachella fans as one act scheduled for the upcoming music festival had to cancel their appearance due to the guitarist suffering an “acute brain injury.” In a post on the rock band’s Instagram on Wednesday, the band, Lambrini Girls, wrote that they would not be performing on Saturday at the desert festival because … Read more

The 20-minute habit that may be the secret to a healthier heart, sharper brain — and longer life

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The 20-minute habit that may be the secret to a healthier heart, sharper brain — and longer life

Walk this way to a longer and healthier life. For years, 10,000 steps has been the magical number promoted by fitness trackers and health apps for daily activity. You may need even less than that — a mere 20 minutes a day could bring positive health effects and more. Walking has plenty of health benefits, … Read more

Megyn Kelly raves about menopause treatment that cleared her brain fog, improved her skin — and made her feel ‘vibrant’

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Megyn Kelly raves about menopause treatment that cleared her brain fog, improved her skin — and made her feel ‘vibrant’

Menopause is a major life change that all women go through — but they don’t need to sweat the small stuff. In fact, Megyn Kelly might hold the secret to combating some of the most subtle symptoms of cougar puberty: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopause hormone therapy (MHT). “I’m doing HRT, and … Read more

Smoking weed and tobacco actually shrink your brain — here are the parts at risk

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Smoking weed and tobacco actually shrink your brain — here are the parts at risk

Add another downside of lighting up to the list. The risks of smoking are well-documented, from the fact that a single cigarette shortens your life to weed not actually helping anxiety or depression. And while each substance has different neurological effects, new research has found that both marijuana and tobacco physically affect the brain, resulting … Read more

Heartbreak as husband battles terminal brain tumor while wife has second cancer fight

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Heartbreak as husband battles terminal brain tumor while wife has second cancer fight

A California husband and wife with three children are still battling cancer together more than two years later — with the wife facing another bout of cancer for the second time. Zak Salazar, 40, of Mission Viejo has a terminal diagnosis for an aggressive brain cancer. Cori Salazar, 40, said Saturday that she was diagnosed … Read more

Popular ‘healthy food’ was actually linked to faster brain decline, surprising experts

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Popular ‘healthy food’ was actually linked to faster brain decline, surprising experts

Talk about a brain drain. Several diets have been shown to have brain-boosting effects, from the Mediterranean diet’s gut-brain connection to reduced blood pressure effects from the DASH diet. But one health food staple surprised researchers by being linked to faster cognitive decline, even despite being part of a popular and well-backed healthy diet. One … Read more

Mom diagnosed with incurable brain tumor after believing she had early dementia: ‘The most devastating thing’

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Mom diagnosed with incurable brain tumor after believing she had early dementia: ‘The most devastating thing’

A mom has told how she thought she had early-onset dementia — but it turned out to be brain cancer. Tracy Kehoe, 57, found herself forgetting she had already completed tasks or conversations, as well as repeating herself, in the spring of 2025. The concerned mom-of-two, from Salford, Greater Manchester, decided to visit the doctors, … Read more

Travel warning for 16 countries with higher risk of a disease that can cause brain bleeds, bloody vomit

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Travel warning for 16 countries with higher risk of a disease that can cause brain bleeds, bloody vomit

Spring breakers and summer vacationers, pack some extra bug spray. The CDC updated warnings for travelers this week, following outbreaks of a mosquito-borne disease that can cause excessive brain bleeding and vomiting. After detecting a higher-than-expected number of cases, a level 1 global travel advisory was issued by the agency. The CDC updated a travel … Read more

Exclusive | My ‘panic attacks’ turned out to be much more serious — I needed brain surgery at 24 to fix it

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Exclusive | My ‘panic attacks’ turned out to be much more serious — I needed brain surgery at 24 to fix it

Something odd was happening to Arielle Hoffman. It was December 2016, and the aspiring actress was mid-shift at a Manhattan brunch spot when she was struck by a strange sensation. Moments later, she realized she’d wet herself — and a slice of time had disappeared. “It was almost as if somebody skipped ahead 30 seconds … Read more

Boy, 7, dies of brain condition caused by world’s most contagious disease — years after he had it as a baby

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Boy, 7, dies of brain condition caused by world’s most contagious disease — years after he had it as a baby

Sacramento health officials sounded the alarm about a potential measles outbreak on Monday after more than 100 children were exposed to an unvaccinated child at an educational enrichment program. It’s far from the only community at risk. The US has already passed 1,000 confirmed cases this year, with infections “worse than expected” in Utah and … Read more

Women actually lose part of their brain during pregnancy — but there’s a bright side

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Women actually lose part of their brain during pregnancy — but there’s a bright side

Is she “crazy,” or is her gray matter just being compressed? Neuroscientists in Spain have found a connection between pregnancy hormones and fluctuating gray matter in the brain — which could help illuminate more about the postpartum period and attachments between mothers and newborns. A study done in association with the BeMother project found that … Read more

4 supplement combos that are bad for your brain — and can lead to aging and memory issues

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4 supplement combos that are bad for your brain — and can lead to aging and memory issues

Not all supplements are super for your health. In fact, in the wrong dose or combined with the wrong stuff, some supplements can actually do more damage than repair. The rise of TikTok docs, pseudo sponsorships with influencers and gray market sales has led to an explosion of misinformation around dietary supplements — or the more … Read more