New research suggests the astringent sensation caused by flavanols could act as a direct signal to the brain, triggering ...

Pass the pot to Grandma — her brain might thank you. A new study is challenging long-held assumptions about cannabis, finding ...

Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, may break down more rapidly in the atmosphere than previously thought due to climate ...

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts brain function in several ways, including low oxygen levels, interrupted sleep, and vascular risk. Several regions throughout the brain may shrink, and the ...

There is no known cure yet for Alzheimer's, hence, it is important that you take necessary steps that can help reduce the ...

The new research shows that astrocytes may be far more important than once thought. The scientists found that when astrocytes ...

We’ve all had moments when we, for some reason, can’t remember something minor — the name of that hotel in Miami we loved, when Beyoncé’s third album came out, or which cheese we ate last holiday ...

The study examined cognitive functions previously linked to cannabis use, including learning, memory, processing speed, ...

Discover how Electroencephalography (EEG) records brain activity to diagnose epilepsy, strokes, and sleep disorders. Learn ...

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that damage to small blood vessels in the hereditary disease CADASIL may disrupt ...

Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremors and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on new research suggesting that's because ...

Procedures that remove plaque from a narrowed carotid artery in the neck or prop the artery open with a stent did not appear to be better at improving cognitive function than medi ...