Past studies show that genetics can play an important role in a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research reports that the gene variant APOE4 can increase a person’s Alzheimer’s disease ...

Women are far more likely than men to end up with Alzheimer's disease (AD). This may, at least partially, be due to women's longer average lifespans, but many scientists think there is probably more ...

During ageing, men experience a greater reduction in volume across more regions of the brain than women do, according to a longitudinal study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...

Welcome back to Birdbrained Science! Last time, we touched on the ‘bird’ aspect with migration and today, we’ll cover some brain stuff — let’s talk about pruning. However it happens, we know that once ...

Beer-Sheva, Israel – September 15, 2025 – A new study led by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Harvard University, and the University of Leipzig has uncovered innovative biological ...

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital estimates around 400,000 kids around the world will be diagnosed with cancer this year. In the U.S., research and treatments have helped increase survival rates. 80% of ...

Experts say the more we challenge our brains as we age, the more resilient it becomes—and “learning a new instrument is a full-brain workout.” After the age of 40, the average brain decreases 5 ...

Patients with breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy may face an increased risk for brain atrophy and cognitive decline, new findings from a pilot study suggested. Memory problems in patients with ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A crucial health care facility is one step closer to serving the community on Indianapolis' north side. Ascension St. Vincent held a ribbon cutting and blessing Monday for the newest ...

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by a recurrent or persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that were previously deemed pleasurable, sometimes accompanied by changes ...

Study Mode won't just give students an answer -- it'll try to continue working with them to help them get to the correct conclusion. Imad is a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture.

New MRI research reveals that heavy smoking can shrink key brain regions tied to memory and cognition, and excess weight might intensify the damage, raising fresh questions about dementia prevention.