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If you worry about your risk of dementia, Lauren Sprague knows your fear. Her father had a stroke when she was in high school. Read More.

Nestled in the core of the brain is the hippocampus, a little curve of tissue central to memory and learning. It serves as a processing center for our experiences, helping organize information as it comes in. The hippocampus does that when we’re awake—and, a new study suggests, even when we’re unconscious. Read More.

Patients — and their doctors — have been desperate for a more effective pancreatic cancer treatment for decades. Now one appears to be within reach. Read More.

The 2026 tick season appears to be the worst in a decade, with CDC data showing record‑high emergency‑room visits for tick bites and experts linking the surge to milder winters, earlier springs, insulating snow cover, and abundant acorn crops that boost wildlife hosts. Read More.

Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease for those 65 years and older, according to researchers at Loma Linda University Health Read More.

Most U.S. adults think brain health is at least as important as physical health, according to a new survey from the Alzheimer’s Association. Read More.

Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases — and early detection is crucial for better outcomes. Read More.

Everyone knows that making healthy lifestyle choices can help lower a person’s risk for many medical conditions, including dementia. Read More.

Activities such as knitting or solving a puzzle keep the brain engaged even while you're sedentary. What about phone scrolling or spending time on social media? Read More.

A 30-year study suggests that when children are exposed to parental depression may matter as much as whether they are exposed at all, with pregnancy emerging as a key window for maternal effects and mid-childhood for paternal ones. Read More.

Common and treatable ear conditions may be associated with a higher risk of dementia, according to new research. A study from Columbia University investigated how middle-ear problems that may cause conductive hearing loss are linked to the brain disorder. Read More.

Not to ruin your high, but habitually smoking marijuana has been known to take a toll on the body. Read More.

New research is the latest to show that people don’t need elaborate or expensive longevity hacks to stay mentally sharp as they age. Read More.

The image looks like a slice of highly marbled flesh, reminiscent of a high-end steak with abundant fine-grained streaks of fat. Read More.

Sleeping doesn’t count as cardio, but it is good for your heart. Read More.