Each year in the U.S., approximately 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). About 50,000 of these injuries will result in death, and more than 80,000 will lead to permanent ...

Harvard researchers have identified a communication system in the brain’s blood vessels that directs blood flow to active regions. Endothelial cells send rapid signals through gap junctions to adjust ...

According to a UAB study in human cells and mice, apitoxin may be harmful to blood vessel cells, as it causes them to dilate less, even in small ...

‘A higher-than-expected cardio age can predict higher risk of stroke and heart attack, reduced exercise capacity, cognitive decline and reduced lifespan,’ she adds. ‘The upside is it's often ...

Emerging research positions TUDCA, a bile acid compound, as a promising neuroprotective agent against Alzheimer’s, ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.