Cognitive Impact From Dementia Risk Factors Greater in Women
TORONTO — A number of modifiable risk factors are more common in women than in men and have…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
Understanding the importance of B vitamins for health
Eight different vitamins make up the B complex, and they all play crucial roles in the body, such…
Metformin’s blood sugar control starts in the brain, not just the liver, study finds
Scientists uncover how low-dose metformin targets brain pathways to lower blood sugar, opening fresh avenues for safer and…
Chemotherapy Linked to Brain Atrophy in Breast
Patients with breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy may face an increased risk for brain atrophy and cognitive decline,…
Understanding how the brain distinguishes between stuff and things
Imagine a ball bouncing down a flight of stairs. Now think about a cascade of water flowing down…
All Hype or Some Hope?
Media consumers are bombarded daily with aggressive, testimonial-driven ads for pricey supplements purported to sharpen memory, focus, and…
FDA Seeks Schedule I Status for ‘Legal Morphine’
The FDA is recommending that 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a synthetic, concentrated substance derived from kratom leaves, be classified as…
A 15-year study reveals which diets best protect your brain and heart in later life
A major Swedish study finds that what you eat now could shape how many chronic illnesses you face…
Combination CVD Meds Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline
Older adults taking a combination of medications to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes experienced slower cognitive…
Changing the narrative on hormone-related mood disorders in women
In a wide-ranging Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. David R. Rubinow recounts the serendipitous…
Brain’s blood vessels and immune cells play key role in Alzheimer’s and stroke
The brain’s health depends on more than just its neurons. A complex network of blood vessels and immune…