That knot in the stomach before a big presentation isn't just anxiety—it's a sophisticated neural network firing signals ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) harms brain function due to interrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels while you’re sleeping. Several ways in ...

Drinking tea or coffee may help preserve brain function and reduce dementia risk, a large US study has suggested.

The brain’s hemispheres are specialized for efficiency. Modern neuroscience shows lateralization enhances function without ...

After three years of study, the researchers found that alpha-synuclein, a protein closely linked to Parkinson’s disease, forms an abnormal connection with an enzyme called ClpP. This enzyme normally ...

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 ...

Researchers have identified a way to help the brain clear out proteins implicated in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease.

Omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, magnesium and vitamin D support memory and brain function. Correcting low levels of these ...

Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and ...

Children and adolescents affected by juvenile fibromyalgia show greater sensitivity to non-painful sensory stimuli, such as ...

A new type of brain implant may have implications for both brain research and future treatments of neurological diseases such ...

Improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not improve patients' cognitive skills, according to ...