Why COVID Causes Long-Term Loss of Taste
Summary: For a small subset of people with long COVID, flavors such as chocolate and coffee have been missing for more than…
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How Expectations Alter Sweet Taste and Brain Activity
Summary: How much we enjoy a sweet drink can depend more on what we expect than on the drink’s actual ingredients. A…
Ozempic Linked to Reduced Migraine Frequency, Study Finds
Summary: GLP-1 receptor agonists—widely prescribed drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for diabetes and weight management—may also offer unanticipated benefits for people…
Why Alcohol Addiction Often Replaces Socializing
Summary: Why do people with alcohol use disorder often choose drinking over meaningful social connections? A new animal study pinpoints a specific…
Sparkling Water: New Brain Fuel for Gamers?
Summary: Many esports athletes rely on sugary energy drinks or caffeine to endure long tournaments, but a healthier, simple option may already…
The Psychology of Repeating Decisions That No Longer Make Sense
Summary: Why do we often stick with the “tried and tested” even when a clearly better option is available? A large-scale study…
Noninvasive Real-Time Device Monitors Living Brain Activity
Summary: A new noninvasive method now makes it possible to monitor gene expression and cellular activity in the living brain through a…
Why You Crave Snacks Even After a Full Meal
Summary: Have you ever reached for a cookie after a large meal and wondered why you still craved it? New research shows…
How to Use Imagination to Rewrite Negative Memories
Summary: Childhood memories shaped by harsh criticism or neglect often show up in adulthood as a persistent fear of failure. A recent…
What Tau PET Scans Really Detect in the Brain
Summary: Tau PET scans are a powerful tool for visualizing Alzheimer’s biology in living patients, but the most commonly used tracer—Flortaucipir (Tauvid)—can…
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