Study insights could improve current understanding of neurodegenerative diseases as well as interpretations of brain scans.

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.

The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 percent of its total energy. To stay within budget, the brain must be highly ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making ...

Synchron rarely lets journalists visit its New York office. What I saw there reveals the growing potential of brain-computer ...

Adding this $4 vegetable to your diet may help you lose weight, prevent high blood sugar levels and brain inflammation, a ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers Ukpong Eyo, PhD (from left); William Mills III, PhD; and graduate ...

Is your brain aging faster than your chronological age? New research shows it could raise your risk of death and dementia significantly—and offers promise for early intervention.

Understanding the gut-brain axis is key to addressing eating disorders. This study highlights microbiota's influence and ...

The usually harmless Human Pegivirus has been found in brain samples from Parkinson’s patients. Researchers say this is the first time it’s been found in brain tissue.