Stress may lead to altered blood flow in the brain, reveals a new study. The findings may give vital clues to the exact ...

Speckle contrast optical spectroscopy provides a cost-effective way to assess cerebral blood flow for diagnosis of neurological disorders ...

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

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.

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

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' ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A wearable ultrasound patch could soon be saving lives, by monitoring the blood flow in hospital patients' brains. The device is only about the size of a postage stamp plus it works continuously, ...

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 ...