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Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain's protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the blood-brain barrier to become leaky with age. In ...

Human language may seem messy and inefficient compared to the ultra-compact strings of ones and zeros used by computers--but our brains actually prefer it that way. New research reveals that while digital-style encoding could theoretically compress . ...

A groundbreaking clinical trial is testing whether specially engineered stem cells can help the brain restore its own dopamine production in people with Parkinson's disease. Because the condition is driven by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing .. ...

Breathing polluted air may do more than harm your lungs -- it could also increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease. In a sweeping study of nearly 28 million older Americans, researchers found that long term exposure to fine particle air pollution was ...

A sweeping new study has uncovered a troubling mix of hazardous chemicals in popular hair extensions, including products made from human hair. Researchers detected dozens of substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and ...

A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that can otherwise drive chronic disease. Using a drug to boost these molecules .. ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon's protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard -- a problem traditional laxatives don't fix. Parkinson's patients, who often ...

Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time -- but new research suggests the real culprit may be something more subtle. Scientists at SUNY College of Optometry propose that it's not just devices, but the combination . ...

That viral claim that your frontal lobe "isn't fully developed until 25" turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans showed that gray matter changes dramatically through the teen years, and because studies stopped around age 20, ...

Northwestern researchers have shown that when it comes to cancer vaccines, arrangement can be just as important as ingredients. By repositioning a small fragment of an HPV protein on a DNA-based nanovaccine, the team dramatically strengthened the ...