L-Theanine Improves Task Accuracy Without Expected Brain Wave Changes, Research Shows
L-theanine marketing claims about alpha brain wave enhancement lack experimental support in controlled testing without caffeine, yet the supplement still…
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Astrocytes Reshape Understanding of Brain Control: Beyond Neurons to Cellular Regulation
Astrocytes, comprising roughly 50% of brain cells, are now recognised as active global regulators of brain state rather than passive…
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Brain-Immune Connection: How the Inflammatory Reflex Controls Disease
New research reveals how the brain controls immune responses through the inflammatory reflex, an electrical pathway via the vagus nerve…
Legal Limit Alcohol Reorganizes Brain Networks, Not Just Sedation
New fMRI research reveals alcohol at legal limits reorganizes brain networks rather than simply sedating them. Network fragmentation patterns predict…
Human Trials Reveal NR and NMN Produce Identical Blood NAD+ Increases
New human trials reveal NR and NMN supplements produce identical blood NAD+ increases through microbiome-dependent pathways. Analysis of 9,256 participants…
Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12: The Critical Triad for Healthy Red Blood Cell Formation
New research reveals how iron, folate, and vitamin B12 form a critical triad for red blood cell formation, with the…
Study shows liver recovers from exercise in 6 hours, muscles need 24 hours
New research reveals liver glycogen recovers within 6 hours after intense exercise, while muscles need 24 hours for complete restoration…
Severe Iodine Deficiency in Early Pregnancy Linked to Lower Verbal Intelligence at Age 15
15-year UK study of 1,200+ mother-child pairs shows severe first-trimester iodine deficiency predicts 4-point lower verbal intelligence scores at age…
Wood Burning Stoves: Hidden Climate and Health Threats Beyond Air Pollution
Wood burning stoves contribute significantly to climate change through supply chain emissions and black carbon release, challenging assumptions about biomass…
England Issues First Amber Heat Health Alerts as Death Risk Rises
UK Health Security Agency issues amber heat alerts across five English regions, warning of significant death risk among over-65s and…