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Thursday, July 03, 2025

I spy with my speedy eye -- scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

Using a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers have discovered that individuals differ widely in the rate at which they perceive visual signals. Some people perceive a rapidly changing visual cue at frequencies that others cannot, which means some access more visual information per timeframe than others. This discovery suggests some people have an innate advantage in certain settings where response time is crucial, such as in ball sports, or in competitive gaming.

Pilot study shows ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness

A small clinical trial found that the metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet may help stabilize the brain.

Patients dying needlessly due to A&E delay - study

Hundreds could be dying unnecessarily due to long waits in A&E in England, according to NHS data analysis.

Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life

Jimmy Carter, who chose to forgo aggressive medical care for complications of cancer and frailty in February 2023 ^[1], recently reached his one-year anniversary since enrolling in hospice care. During this time, he celebrated his 99th birthday, received tributes

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