Neurology

How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist

You are doing it right now, and until I mentioned it, you were not aware of it. We all take breathing for granted. We tend to think of it as the body’s background software.

An image of the human brain
Breakthrough in autism research

Breakthrough in autism research: Brain scans reveal two distinct biological types

VETERAN JOURNALIST Oren Nahari, once a fixture of Channel 1’s foreign news coverage, poses with his latest book on the battles that shaped history. Today, Nahari faces a personal battle with ALS while continuing to write, lecture, and reflect on Israel, democracy, and mortality.

'Nothing is inevitable': Veteran journalist Oren Nahari on Israel, history, and battle with ALS

Oren Nahari

Oren Nahari revealed he has ALS: This is the drug given in Israel as compassionate treatment


Why do police mistake phones for guns? Racial bias in the brain, study finds

This new study suggests that there is a different neurological response in people of all races when they see the same tool associated with the face of a black or white person.

 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers move in on demonstrators in front of LA City Hall during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, US June 8, 2025.

Brain burns fat during neuronal activity, challenging traditional beliefs

Neurons break down fat into fatty acids sent to mitochondria to produce energy.

 Neurons stained for lipid droplets.

Study Warns: TV may be disrupting your sleep cycles

Martínez Madrid warns that even brief exposure to light at night can fragment sleep and increase cardiovascular risks.

 Study Warns: TV may be disrupting your sleep cycles. Illustration.

We must learn to see those who have 'invisible autism' - opinion

As the number of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum continues to rise, it’s impossible to ignore the question of their safety and well-being in a world that often struggles to meet their needs

CHILDREN ARE involved in an independent activity in a communication kindergarten. As the number of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum continues to rise, it’s impossible to ignore the question of their safety and well-being in a world that still often struggles to truly meet their needs

Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation

Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more

Developing the future of science with Itay & Beyond

Replacing hot dogs with fish cuts dementia risk by 28%, says neurology journal

Consuming at least a quarter serving of processed meat daily, like two bacon slices or one hot dog, significantly raises dementia risk.

 Replacing hot dogs with fish cuts dementia risk by 28%, says neurology journal.

AI-Powered alerts improve suicide risk detection in neurology clinics, study finds

Neurology clinics were chosen for the study because certain neurological diseases and conditions are associated with a higher risk of suicide.

 Patient in mask for whole brain radiotherapy treatment. Illustration.