The finding may open a whole new world in the study of Alzheimer's disease, said biophysicist Aneta Stefanovska.

Gum disease, or periodontitis, has been linked to poorer cognitive function. Researchers believe this connection may be due ...

A recent study published in the journal Neurologyfound that eating processed red meat was linked to a higher chance of ...

New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis — more than 1,000 times — is associated with reduced activity in areas ...

Charles Piller, author of the new book Doctored, says the scientific community needs “to take a good hard look in the mirror.

"I have yet to encounter a single human being who says, 'There's a bunch of plastic in my brain and I'm totally cool with ...

In Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, researchers at Rush University suggest that maintaining a healthy brain depends on regular social interaction.

There are steps you can take to reduce the risks of mental decline. Below are some science-backed habits that scientists ...

Being able to erase bad memories and traumatic flashbacks could help in the treatment of a host of different mental health issues, and scientists have found a promising new approach to do just this: ...

Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes ...

ALL of us would like to live a healthy life for as long as possible and many tend to assume that life expectancy is largely determined by genetics. However, although there’s no denying that ...

Art and science can be aligned in different ways. We describe one use of art as a tool: using ambiguity to evoke curiosity.