Brain activity, neurotransmitter levels, and a combination of psychological factors influence whether people remember most of ...

This study provides novel and convincing evidence that both dopamine D1 and D2 expressing neurons in the nucleus accumbens shell are crucial for the expression of cue-guided action selection, a ...

Leana S. Wen’s July 16 op-ed, “ Big Tobacco’s latest hook is snaring teens ,” on the teen nicotine crisis, hit close to home.

These five upcoming data drops could usher in more effective and convenient therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and open up ...

While you’re snoozing, your brain is using NREM and REM sleep to strengthen and sort your memories for you.

Key Takeaways An insulin nasal spray might be a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseBrain scans show insulin travels to 11 key brain regions associated with memory and thoughtPeople with ...

It directly shows that intranasal insulin travels to 11 key brain regions associated with memory and cognition.

Intranasal insulin effectively targets brain regions involved in memory and cognition, showing promise for Alzheimer and MCI treatment. Insulin uptake varied among participants, with higher uptake ...

McLean Hospital's Dr. Staci Gruber has been researching how early marijuana use may lead to difficulty with decision-making and executive functioning.

Alan Baker of Spokane, Washington, began to have serious problems with memory, confusion and movement when he was about 72 years old. When his wife, Mary, began to observe his decline and ...

Helping others increases feelings of purpose, reduces depression and stimulates brain regions related to empathy and social cognition.

Scientists have known for some time that Alzheimer’s disease affects brain regions differently. And they have a detailed understanding of how misfolded tau forms toxic tangles in the brain ...