Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say short lapses in attention after poor sleep owe to sudden ...

Brain scans suggest probiotic yogurt may subtly influence brain chemistry and connectivity, alongside changes in the gut microbiome.

The old school way of learning and remembering something is studying followed by a test. Now, a study tells us curiosity is ...

Tiny electronic chips that can be threaded into the brain through a needle instead of a scalpel are moving from speculative concept to early reality. Researchers are now testing injectable implants ...

Strokes are a medical emergency, yet imaging can capture only snapshots of how brain damage develops in the hours and days ...

New brain imaging research shows grip strength is linked to activity deep in the aging brain, offering clues to early ...

The medical consequences of traumatic brain injuries are well-studied and affect millions of Americans every year. But one of ...

The trial seeks to find an easier and less expensive way to detect a disease that affects 1 in 9 people over the age of 65.

Not many researchers get the chance to float, weightless, 32,000 feet above the Earth. Medical University of South Carolina scientists usually conduct research in labs – controlled settings where they ...

FORT MOORE, Ga. — The testing is simple: It requires only a computer and a mouse with two buttons — labeled “1″ and “2″ — but Pentagon officials believe it will have a huge impact on the military’s ...