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...
Weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
A new study from Penn State suggests that older adults who lose weight or experience weight changes over time may face faster memory and...
First “perovskite camera” could revolutionize medical scans
Doctors often rely on nuclear medicine scans, such as SPECT scans, to look deep inside the body.
These scans can show the heart beating, trace...
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...
New ultrasound helmet can safely reach deep brain areas without surgery
A new ultrasound device that can reach deep areas of the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from University College London (UCL)...
Why weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
As people get older, it’s natural for their memory and thinking skills to slowly decline.
But new research from Penn State suggests that weight loss...
How light affects your brain: A scientist’s story and breakthroughs
Dr. Randy J. Nelson is one of the world’s top experts on how our body clocks, called circadian rhythms, affect our brain and health.
In...
How changes in brain blood flow could transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
More than seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating condition that gradually erodes memory and thinking ability.
Scientists know that the...
How the brain’s immune system may fuel drug relapse—and how to stop it
One of the hardest challenges for people recovering from addiction is avoiding relapse.
Even after long periods of abstinence, the brain’s wiring often pulls people...