Share on PinterestScientists are examining the link between bacteria in the mouth and neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Design by MNT; Photography by Henry Horenstein/Getty Images & STEVE ...

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, ...

Following the devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles in January, concerns are on the rise about the long-term health impacts of smoke inhalation.

In this tech age optimum brain health is more important than ever. But as we age we all have to face the grim reality of ...

Microplastics accumulate in brain; dementia patients show 7 times higher levels Plastic particles identified in the brain may ...

Age-related brain atrophy, the gradual loss of neurons and shrinkage of brain tissue, is a natural part of aging, which can ...

In a study of Hispanic/Latino adults, adhering closely to a Mediterranean-style diet appeared to improve brain health, ...

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after cardiac arrest (CA) is often a cause of secondary neurological impairment, which results in considerable morbidity and mortality. Suppression of protein ...

The tiny plastic particles are gobbled up by immune cells, travel through the bloodstream and eventually become lodged in blood vessels in the brain. It’s not clear whether such obstructions ...

One especially vulnerable structure is the blood brain barrier, a protective layer of cells lining the inner surface of blood vessels. These cells form a membrane that usually keeps toxins out of the ...