Scientists have discovered a new protein pathway involved in neurodegeneration by studying “mini-brain” organoids made from ...

The virus that causes shingles is just one of a number of pathogens that may be linked to brain conditions. Here are some of the other bugs scientists have under the microscope.

Researchers have discovered a new way that neurons act in neurodegeneration by using human neural organoids -- also known as 'mini-brain' models -- from patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration ...

Frequent digital tech was found linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, challenging the idea that screen time harms brain health.

ADHD May Be Associated With an Increased Risk of Dementia Mar. 25, 2025 — An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications ...

They had slightly higher average clinical dementia rating scores compared ... “The effect of alcohol on the human brain is dependent on multiple factors such as age, number of years of heavy ...

While sleep’s positive impact on cognition has long been recognized, Baycrest researchers have revealed that a good night’s ...

Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which ...

As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on ...

“Research has shown that greater muscle strength is associated with a lower risk of dementia and better cognitive function. Therefore, investigating the impact of resistance training on the ...

In fact, a 2020 study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience ... as a key modifiable risk for dementia—and they may be more likely to follow other brain-healthy habits, like staying ...

A new study in Nature Human Behavior by neuroscientists at Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School reveals that digital technologies actually are associated with ...