Menopause does more than change the body; it also alters key brain areas linked to memory and emotions, according to a recent ...

The unusual adaptation is known as Dehnel's phenomenon, named for Polish zoologist August Dehnel, who first described the ...

A study reveals how seasonal brain shrinking helps some mammals survive winter, offering new insights into brain plasticity ...

Where your body stores fat may matter just as much as how much you carry—especially for your brain. Using advanced MRI scans and data from nearly 26,000 people, researchers identified two surprising ...

Would you reduce your screen time if you knew it might lead to dementia, cognitive impairment, or mental illness? Research ...

A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over ...

The human brain requires constant nourishment to maintain its complex network of billions of neurons, yet certain foods actively work against optimal brain function. While most people focus on foods ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Here's another reason why stress is bad for your health. A new study shows it might actually shrink your brain. Researchers found a link between high levels of a stress hormone and ...

An international team of researchers, with the involvement of the UAB, has conducted a study that explains the evolutionary ...