Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways
A second pregnancy changes the brain in ways that are both familiar and different from a first pregnancy, according to… Read More »Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways
New breakthrough in MRI reveals brain and eyes like never before
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most valuable tools doctors use to diagnose diseases. However, even with today’s… Read More »New breakthrough in MRI reveals brain and eyes like never before
Scientists may have finally discovered how Alzheimer’s kills brain cells
Scientists have identified evidence of a previously unknown process that may explain how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s disease and… Read More »Scientists may have finally discovered how Alzheimer’s kills brain cells
Scientists Discover Deep Sleep Circuit That Builds Muscle, Burns Fat, and Boosts the Brain
A good night’s sleep does much more than leave you feeling refreshed. It also triggers the release of growth hormone,… Read More »Scientists Discover Deep Sleep Circuit That Builds Muscle, Burns Fat, and Boosts the Brain
Surprising brain discovery forces scientists to rethink movement disorders
New research by a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at VTC’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute is raising questions about a long-standing approach… Read More »Surprising brain discovery forces scientists to rethink movement disorders
Scientists may have finally figured out how Alzheimer’s spreads through the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the buildup of a toxic protein called Tau, which damages and eventually kills brain cells.… Read More »Scientists may have finally figured out how Alzheimer’s spreads through the brain
Millions of people take omega-3 fish oil for brain health, but new study found no benefit
Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on fish oil supplements, largely due to claims that the omega-3 fatty… Read More »Millions of people take omega-3 fish oil for brain health, but new study found no benefit
A common vitamin could help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers
For months, Edward (Ed) Waldner knew something wasn’t right. At 55, he constantly felt exhausted, no matter how much or… Read More »A common vitamin could help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers
Scientists reprogram brain immune cells to fight Alzheimer’s
Researchers from Spain and Switzerland have identified an experimental molecule that may help restore the brain’s natural defenses against Alzheimer’s… Read More »Scientists reprogram brain immune cells to fight Alzheimer’s
This popular brain supplement was linked to shorter life expectancy in men
A common amino acid found in protein-rich foods and many brain health supplements may have an unexpected connection to longevity,… Read More »This popular brain supplement was linked to shorter life expectancy in men