Duke researchers developed an injectable scaffold that helped stroke-damaged brains grow new blood vessels, support nerve ...

Creatine is important for muscle and brain health and may have other effects. Keep safety in mind and be realistic about any ...

Adults aged 40 and older performed about 12% faster on a test of executive function after using a HEPA air purifier at home ...

Researchers at AIST, in collaboration with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the United States, examined ...

In a world-first, scientists have figured out how to reprogram cells to fight — and potentially reverse — brain diseases like Alzheimer's. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine created ...

Cognitive health is the ability of the brain to function properly and perform various mental tasks effectively. Optimal cognitive health is the key to preserving independence and overall quality of ...

Editor’s note: Season 8 of the podcast Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets back to basics with an in-depth examination of the brain in different states. Each episode will focus on one of those ...

A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region. Previous research has ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

White matter and gray matter are distinct types of areas of the brain. Both are essential for thinking skills, emotions, and muscle movement. You may have heard the terms “gray matter” and “white ...