While the exact causes of neurodegenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia are still largely unknown, ...

STAT Health calls the human ear a “biometric gold mine.” The startup, which emerged out of stealth this morning, is talking specifically about cerebral blood flow (CBF). That’s pretty much what it ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers have, for the first time, visualized the full network of blood vessels across the cortex of awake mice, finding that blood vessels rhythmically expand and contract leading to 'waves' ...

While the exact causes of neurodegenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia are still largely unknown, ...

Researchers have uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for vascular dementia that directly target a cause of the condition. The research has shed light on how high ...

July 11 -- FRIDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Anger and other forms of mental stress cause dilation of the neck's carotid arteries and a rush of blood to the brain in healthy people, but this doesn't ...

"This research helps explain how the brain stays responsive to the outside world even as awareness fades during sleep," said corresponding author Jingyuan Chen, Ph.D., an assistant investigator at the ...

Microplastics in the bloodstream may cause blockages the brain and affect our brain functioning and behavior, according to recent research. Environmental biologists tested the effects of microplastics ...

As much as half of the global population has trouble sleeping; however, proper sleep is vital for good overall health. While using caffeine for energy during the day can help, it may lead to further ...

Glioblastoma—the most aggressive form of brain cancer—remains one of medicine's biggest challenges. Despite surgery, ...

For the brain to work properly, it needs a constant supply of blood. If the blood supply is stopped, even for a brief moment, brain cells die, which can result in temporary or permanent disabilities ...