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 ...

Gus Deterding told his parents the arrow went into his nose. Days later, they learned it traveled into his brain and somehow ...

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

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

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.