Brain

Scientists discover surprising brain trigger behind high blood pressure

Researchers have identified a specific part of the brain that may play a key role in high blood pressure. This…

2 months ago

Your daily coffee may be protecting your brain, 43-year study finds

A large prospective cohort study conducted by researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and…

2 months ago

Depression may start with an energy problem in brain cells

Researchers may have identified a promising new approach to diagnosing and treating major depression at its earliest stage, potentially improving…

2 months ago

Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain

As the brain develops, neurons grow long extensions known as axons. These structures connect different regions of the brain and…

2 months ago

Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men

A recent study published in Aging-US explored how two common amino acids may influence how long people live. The paper,…

3 months ago

New drug target discovered for devastating “brain on fire” disease

Researchers have uncovered a promising new treatment target for a severe autoimmune brain disorder. The finding could help drive the…

3 months ago

Alzheimer’s may begin with a silent drop in brain blood flow

Small shifts in how blood moves through the brain and how brain cells receive oxygen may be closely connected to…

3 months ago

Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their…

3 months ago

One in three people carry this brain parasite but the body has a kill switch

A parasite that may already be living in your brain has the ability to infect the very immune cells designed…

3 months ago

Scientists discover hidden brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have identified a biological repair process that could eventually lead to new treatments for spinal cord injuries,…

3 months ago