Study finds shared genetic roots for mental illness and brain disorders
A major international study has uncovered deep genetic connections between brain disorders once thought to be completely separate.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...
This nutrient in brain strongly linked to anxiety disorders
People with anxiety disorders may have lower levels of an important brain chemical called choline, according to a new study from UC Davis Health.
This...
Hair-thin fiber can control thousands of brain cells at once
A new invention that’s thinner than a human hair could transform how scientists study the brain.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed...
Early menopause may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the University of Galway has found that women who enter menopause at an earlier age may...
Could anxiety drugs be harming your memory function?
Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems.
They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors. But...
Scientists find deep cause behind long COVID brain fog
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic began several years ago, scientists are still working to understand all of its long-term effects.
One of the most troubling...
Brain injuries may cause dementia in older people
A new study has found that older adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop dementia, need home care,...
Nerve damage in feet and hands often missed, study finds
Nerve damage in the feet and hands, also known as neuropathy, is more common than many realize — and often goes undiagnosed.
A new study...
Chronic sleep loss may speed up brain aging, study finds
A new study published in the September 10, 2025, issue of Neurology® reveals that chronic insomnia may accelerate memory decline and cognitive aging.
The findings...
Why your biological age may predict cognitive decline better than birthdays
A new study from psychologists at the University of Virginia has found that biological aging, measured through “epigenetic clocks,” may predict who experiences memory...