Recent research identifies protective brain cells, known as microglia, that can help slow Alzheimer's by reducing ...

A large meta-analysis of 25 studies found that people with anxiety disorders have significantly lower levels of choline, a vital brain nutrient, compared to individuals without anxiety.

A new analysis of the brain’s intrinsic communication networks suggests a layered organization behind human intelligence. The ...

The anguish isn't over lost memories, but losing the people we love while still alive. The cruelest Alzheimer's symptom is ...

A research team from the School of Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a ...

Found in berries and teas, flavonols could be key to boosting memory and sleep - if only there was a way to get the body to ...

As people drift into sleep, their brains do not shut down all at once. Instead, different brain regions change their activity ...

Adolescence, the life stage that marks the transition between childhood and adulthood, is known to be a vital period for the brain's development. During this critical phase, people's mental abilities, ...

The study highlights a broader issue about how long-term exposure to pesticides can affect human health, even at low levels.

A few years back, I learned on a cold winter Tuesday that I'd landed a very exciting career opportunity. This was something I ...

Scientists have uncovered how a specific group of brain cells deep in the amygdala—a region that helps control emotions—can ...

In the lingo of the field, dopamine-producing cells are measuring a reward prediction error — the difference between the ...