A new study suggests that where a person lives can be linked to their brain health and potential risk for dementia.

The distribution of wealth between different people living in specific geographical regions has changed substantially over ...

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that the human brain may organize its many cognitive functions by ...

Researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, and Örebro University, Sweden, have ...

Scientists have revealed the molecular structure of a type of receptor that's crucial to brain development and function. 'This study shows the dominant assemblies and states of the GABA receptor. That ...

Is it an achievable goal to remain mentally sharp while aging, or is it a pipe dream? It's entirely possible if you cultivate ...

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.

A recent study reveals that teenagers preferring solitude during development experience notable changes in brain structure and function. These changes may elevate mental health risks and impact ...

The rate of smoking cigarettes has steadily declined since the 1960s – when Congress required warnings on cigarette boxes.