Research discovers new cause of cognitive decline in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made an exciting discovery that could explain why our memory and learning abilities often...
This common sweetener may cause brain disease, research shows
A sweetener often promoted as a healthy alternative to sugar may not be as safe as it seems.
New research presented at the 2025 American...
When reality fails: What to know about psychosis
Hearing voices. Seeing imaginary people and animals. Feeling paranoid. Thinking others can hear their thoughts.
A teen or young adult experiencing these sensations might get...
Study finds big cause of memory loss in older people
Your brain has a special defense system called the blood-brain barrier. This network of tiny blood vessels controls what can enter the brain from...
Scientists find a single dose of compound can boost brain flexibility for weeks
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that just one dose of a psychedelic compound can improve the brain’s ability to adapt and...
Blood test could predict dementia years before symptoms in people with sleep disorder
A new study from McGill University has found that a simple blood test could help predict the risk of developing dementia years in advance...
New drug could prevent brain cancer from coming back after radiation
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have found a promising way to stop glioblastoma—the deadliest type of brain cancer—from coming back after radiation treatment.
Their...
How the brain rewires itself after a stroke to regain speech
A stroke can be devastating, especially when it affects the ability to speak.
For many stroke survivors, speech improves over time, but until now, scientists...
Video games show potential for helping ADHD symptoms
A new study published in JMIR Serious Games suggests that serious video games, when combined with medication, may help improve certain symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The...
What is the average waiting time to see a neurologist?
Older adults in the United States face significant delays in accessing specialized neurological care, according to a study published in Neurology.
The study found that...