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 ...

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 class of drugs, MDM2 inhibitors, being studied as cancer therapeutics may accidentally damage the protective barriers in the brain and eyes, finds new research in mice.

‘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 ...

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

Study insights could improve current understanding of neurodegenerative diseases as well as interpretations of brain scans.

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

The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 percent of its total energy. To stay within budget, the brain must be highly ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.