Scientists are increasingly associating chronic inflammation with everything from neurodegenerative disorders to mental ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies.

Disturbing new research into a ubiquitous contaminant has revealed its concerning effects on the brain.

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...

A short burst of fatty foods may disrupt a surprisingly vulnerable set of brain cells in the hippocampus, researchers warn.

A new study reveals that eating junk food for just four days can impair memory and brain function. Diets high in sugar, salt, ...

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

Summary: A new five-year study explores how dopamine may drive changes in brain myelin during social isolation. Researchers ...

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, schools, and broader networks. This expansion is critical for healthy ...

With menopause, the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone dip, which can cause mental and emotional changes. Here’s ...

You might think that having a drink or two after work—or enjoying a weekend cocktail—is harmless, but experts are starting to raise some serious concerns. Even moderate alcohol consumption could be ...

When someone's heart stops beating, their brain cells start dying within minutes. But sometimes, they can still come back ...