Ways to prevent cognitive decline after radiation

The brain's immune cells, known as microglia, have been shown to cause cognitive abnormalities following radiation...

Excess fluoride associated with cognitive impairment in children

According to a new pilot study from Tulane University, long-term intake of water with fluoride levels well above...

Training program help breast cancer survivors: Study

According to University of Reading experts, a type of computerised attention and memory training can improve...

Study sheds light on early interventions for Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease is the most prevalent neurodegenerative ailment caused by a single gene, with motor and...

Newly identified lipid in breast milk may lower cerebral palsy

While it is recognised that white matter loss in the brain would result in neurological deficits, there is currently...

Tracking brain waves can reduce post-op complications: Study 

When patients are put under general anaesthesia, their brain activity frequently slows as they fall asleep. Higher...

5-aminolevulinic acid protect against mitochondrial disorders

Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers discovered that 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) aids in the repair of...

Study finds children with autism have broad memory difficulties

According to new Stanford School of Medicine research, children with autism have memory issues that limit not only...

Research reveals perception of pain in people with Alzheimer

According to a recent study from King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience...

Study suggests perception of pain in people with Alzheimer's

The processing of pain signals is different in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD) compared to healthy mice,...

Stress, problem-solving deficits contribute to suicide risk

Teen females who have more trouble efficiently resolving interpersonal difficulties when they are under social...

How mutations in language gene produce speech deficits

Foxp2 gene mutations have been associated with apraxia, a speech impairment that makes it challenging to form sound...