All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Microplastics in the bloodstream may cause blockages the brain and affect our brain functioning and behavior, according to recent research. Environmental biologists tested the effects of microplastics ...

Gene therapy for sickle cell disease may help improve a major contributing factor to stroke risk in patients, reports a new study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Many people with sickle ...

Researchers hope the discovery will accelerate development of treatments for the condition. Researchers hope their findings will accelerate development of treatments for vascular dementia (Anthony ...

Researchers have uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for the second most common type of dementia. The study has shed light on how high blood pressure causes ...

A new study in mice has identified a cellular communication system in the brain’s blood vessels that helps direct blood flow to regions that are active and in need of oxygen and nutrients. The ...

Hot chocolate can help older people keep their brains healthy, research has shown. Two cups of cocoa a day boosted blood flow to the brain and improved the memories of volunteers with narrowed ...

A recent study found wearing a necktie could reduce blood flow to the brain. Researchers in Germany compared MRI results of a group of men wearing a necktie to those not wearing one. They found that ...

Some people may treat themselves to a fatty meal they wouldn't normally eat on a Friday night after a weekday workday or a weekend get-together with a friend they haven't seen in a while, but new ...

Stroke Prevention Tips: A stroke is a serious medical condition that happens when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. This sudden interruption can be due to a blockage or a rupture of the ...