The brain plays a big part in the aging process, and scientists think they’ve pinpointed the specific cells that control it.

Carolyn Dickens, 76, was sitting at her dining room table, struggling to catch her breath as her physician looked on with ...

In a world where mental sharpness and cognitive function are paramount, finding the right support for brain health can be a ...

Yale researchers identified an underactive mTOR pathway as a cause of lissencephaly and reversed brain malformations in patient-derived organoids using a drug. This breakthrough may offer a treatment ...

Discover the surprising link between herpes and Alzheimer's disease. Find out how the common herpes simplex virus may play a ...

Lissencephaly is a spectrum of rare, genetic disorders in which the brain fails to develop its hallmark folds. The disorders are often associated with seizures and intellectual disability and ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in ...

A study published in Nature Mental Health uncovers a surprising connection, revealing that feelings of loneliness can ...

From vowing to get more exercise to forgoing sweet pick-me-ups every afternoon, New Year's resolutions often focus on health, ...

There’s increasing evidence that tackling 14 risk factors would delay or prevent nearly half of dementia cases.

The legalization of “magic” mushrooms comes as people increasingly turn to psychedelics to treat anxiety, depression and ...