Scientists have documented a 28-year-old man who, following brain surgery, perceives mismatched facial features—reportedly seeing his cat's eyes appear on people's faces and vice versa. The case has been published as a medical report describing this unusual perceptual condition.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-11-11
Research cited in coverage of actress Christina Applegate's experience shows that a substantial share of patients initially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis are later found not to have the disease. Applegate had been diagnosed with MS before further findings called that diagnosis into question.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-20
An eight-year study published in Neurology found that adults consuming roughly the amount of artificial sweetener contained in one daily diet soda experienced memory and mental sharpness decline 62 percent faster than those consuming far smaller amounts. The research tracked participants over time to compare cognitive changes based on sweetener consumption levels.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-28