A new study published in eLife has found that a remarkably rare type of neuron acts as a master conductor for the brain’s ...

High blood pressure in midlife speeds up cognitive decline and is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment and dementia in later life.

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Vascular dementia is a decline in memory, thinking skills, and self-care that occurs due to strokes in the areas of the brain ...

Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have made an important breakthrough in predicting dementia long ...

Severe stress can change the way the brain works, disrupting blood flow and signal exchange between neurons. A key role in ...

Scientists accidentally discovered how an old blood pressure drug hydralazine could fight aggressive brain cancer by ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience.View full ...

Setup of the laser speckle contrast optical spectroscopy system used to monitor scalp and brain blood flow during temporary blockage of a major scalp artery near the temple. WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2025 ...

Experiencing dizziness upon standing, known as orthostatic hypotension, signals a temporary blood pressure drop. This occurs ...

New research has made a striking link between a mother’s exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy and the shape of ...

Two common injuries linked to repeated abuse are mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) and damage caused by non-fatal ...