Epic Games job cuts leave employee with terminal brain cancer without coverage
Layoffs at Epic Games Affect Employee Battling Terminal Illness An employee dealing with a brain tumor is among the more than 1,000 workers who were laid off by Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite. The layoffs also resulted in the loss of his health insurance. Jenny Griffin shared on Facebook that her husband, Mike Plinke, […]
Well-known ‘healthy food’ was surprisingly associated with quicker brain decline, experts say.
It’s a curious twist, isn’t it? We often hear about the benefits of specific diets, like the Mediterranean and DASH diets, with their positive influences on brain health, such as the gut-brain connection or even lowering blood pressure. Yet, a surprising finding has emerged regarding a health food staple. Even though it fits within widely […]
Defendant in Sheridan Gorman’s murder case is missing part of his brain and has ‘childlike development,’ according to defense attorney.
Details on the Murder Charge of Loyola Student by Undocumented Immigrant The Venezuelan immigrant charged with murdering Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman has significant brain injury, according to his attorney. Jose Medina-Medina, 25, was ordered to remain in custody without bail by Chicago Judge Danthony Tedford. His defense emphasized that Medina-Medina has cognitive issues stemming […]
Traumatic brain injuries are said to be the main injury of the Iran War.
Traumatic Brain Injuries Rising Among U.S. Military Personnel Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has emerged as the primary injury affecting American military personnel involved in the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, spokesperson for U.S. Central Command, the majority of service members injured during Operation Epic Fury have suffered from TBIs. Reports […]
The Human Brain Surpasses Artificial Intelligence in Capability
New Study on Human Brain Challenges AI Development A recent social media post took off when podcaster Aakash Gupta highlighted findings from a 2024 study about the human brain. He mentioned that these results “should massively humble every AI lab on the planet.” Researchers digitally mapped a cubic millimeter of brain tissue, which is about […]
Creative researchers to fuel AI data centers with microchips powered by living brain neurons
Scientists Train Brain Cells to Play Video Games In a remarkable experiment, scientists have placed 200,000 living human brain cells on microchips and taught them to play a video game set in a dystopian world. This groundbreaking technology is now being leveraged to power an AI data center. Last week, an Australian biotech firm, Cortical […]
7 great alarms to improve brain function when waking up
Your morning alarm doesn’t have to be a source of struggle. An interesting analysis by the audiovisual agency Startle suggests that the right kind of music or sounds can improve your mornings. In their study of 140 smartphone alarms, researchers found that many of the default tones on iPhones could actually throw your nervous system […]
Rays prospect Xavier Isaac makes his comeback in his first game after brain surgery.
Even though the Rays lost 12-3 to the Tigers, there was a particularly touching event on Saturday involving their top prospect, Xavier Isaac. This was his first game back after undergoing brain surgery last year. In the eighth inning, the 22-year-old managed to hit a single into the right-field seats, which sparked a joyful celebration […]
Research shows that SuperAgers produce more brain cells than other older adults.
New Study Reveals Insights into ‘Superagers’ A recent study highlights that older individuals known as “superagers” produce at least double the number of neurons in the hippocampus compared to typical older adults. This research, which was released by the University of Illinois at Chicago and Northwestern University, sheds light on the remarkable memory and cognitive […]
Specific type of olive oil offers unexpected advantages for brain health
Study Links Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Brain Health Olive oil has been recognized for its heart health benefits for a while, but a new study from the University of Rovira y Virgili in Spain suggests that extra virgin olive oil might also play a role in protecting brain health. The research indicates that individuals […]