Some people have a sweet brain, scientists find
A preference for sweeter foods was associated with an increase in activation in the brain's hypothalamus, according to a study.
Why do people freeze? Mini strokes, panic attacks and other reasons
After Mitch McConnell's freeze-up on Wednesday, many have been left wondering what might have caused the episode.
Scientists discover link between brain and weight gain
Discovering how high-fat diets can promote weight gain through brain inflammation could be an important step toward anti-obesity treatments in the future.
Doctors find man with intense headache had been shot in the head
The man awoke with a headache after being attacked by robbers at a bus stop, but thought they'd knocked him out until doctors found the bullet in his head.
Man who ignored "wonky" pupils diagnosed with brain tumor
"I will always remember seeing the scan, the tumor highlighted in white. It looked huge. My heart sank," Aled Harris told Newsweek.
Top 3 ways to start each day with a positive mindset, from a hypnotherapist
"Getting up and making these changes will rewire your mind," Robert Hisee told Newsweek.
Scientists reveal link between brushing teeth and dementia
Maintaining good oral hygiene could protect us from brain disease later in life, research suggests.
Hearts melt as dog with brain stem injury wants to play: "Trying her best"
"That sweet baby. She is trying her best and it's more than enough," a TikTok user commented.
Teen's warning after contracting brain-eating amoeba at Florida beach
The family is sharing Caleb Ziegelbauer's story to help prevent others from falling victim to Naegleria fowleri.
How one glass of wine a day could damage your brain, from a neuroscientist
"Even people who drink once a week will see that their brains shrink. So why should you do that to yourself?" said Friederike Fabritius.
Three things to avoid to protect your brain, according to a neuroscientist
"Avoiding my phone in the morning is by far the most difficult task for me on the list," Emily McDonald told Newsweek.
Heartbreaking reality of dementia as woman forgets about baby granddaughter
Jade Mead told Newsweek that it's "daunting and can be emotionally draining" but her family tries to focus on the positives throughout.
The best time to wake up to improve your memory, from a neuroscientist
Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our health and memory, a neuroscientist tells Newsweek.
Children who are breastfed longer have more grey matter
A larger volume of grey matter may be associated with higher cognitive performance and better mental health.
Scientists shed light on mysterious habits of small-brained extinct humans
The human species Homo naledi may have buried their dead deliberately, and made carvings into their cave walls, unusual behavior for their small brains.
Here's how coffee affects your brain before bed
Caffeine is a compound found in coffee that stimulates the central nervous system, providing a feeling of increased alertness and energy.
Woman, 24, almost died after her "brain exploded"
"Before, if you would have asked me if someone can have a stroke aged 22, I would have said no way," Morgan Bailey told Newsweek.
Ketamine could help treat severe traumatic brain injuries in children
Children with severe traumatic brain injury are at risk of dying or neurologic impairment. But despite decades of research, treatment options remain limited.
Scientists artificially raise mouse heartbeats: What study means for us
Anxiety can be created by the body, a recent study in mice has suggested. But how might these intriguing results be applicable to humans?
How transgender hormone therapy affects the brain
"How much hormones like testosterone and medications for mental illness was the transgender Nashville school shooter taking?" Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted.
Our attention spans are declining, and technology is not solely to blame
In 2004, psychologist Gloria Mark found that the average time study participants spent focused on a screen was around two-and-half minutes. It's now 47 seconds.
Gruesome parasitic growth cut from boy's brain
The previously healthy 14-year-old sought medical attention after experiencing episodic headaches and vomiting for one month.
Your primitive brain doesn't want you to break bad habits. Science can help
More than 40 percent of everything we do—from washing dishes to spreading misinformation— is habitual. Science has some ideas about how to do better.
Boy's brain started to rot after rare parasitic infection
The 17-year-old contracted a rare, neglected and life-threatening disease after being infected by a parasitic tapeworm.
Can exercise really prevent dementia in later life?
Newsweek reached out to experts to find out whether exercise really is the best medicine to help prevent dementia, and one specific exercise can help the most.
'I quit alcohol for a month and was shocked at what happened to my memory'
As someone who often struggles to recall their own phone number, I was interested to see if a month without drinking would have an impact on my memory.
Why 23-year-old Shauna Rae got stuck in an 8-year-old's body
An expert explains how childhood cancer left the star at just three feet and 10 inches tall.
Prince Harry, and why recollections really do vary
When Prince Harry's long-awaited memoir, Spare, hit bookshops on January 10, readers were quick to point out discrepancies in his recollections.
Meghan Markle's baby brain comment: sexist or science?
Sexist stereotypes often portray pregnant women as being cognitively incompetent, but what does neuroscience have to say about this label?
what happens to your brain if you drink too much?
After a month of Christmas parties and family festivities, what is all of that alcohol doing to your brain?