Health News Archives

Scientists Erase Specific Memories in Mice
But the days of 'targeted forgetting' in humans are still long off, experts say

Job, Education May Buffer Against Dementia
Cognitive reserve compensates for brain damage, study says

ALS, Alzheimer’s Insights Could Improve Treatment
But each discovery awaits testing in humans, experts note

Aerobics Can Reverse Mental Decline in Older Adults
Review of studies shows workouts that leave a person breathless boost brain tissue volume

Circadian Rhythm Plays Role in Memory
Hamsters deprived of body's sleep-wake system 'can't remember anything,' study says

Early Treatment Benefits Newfound Brain Disorder
Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis with tumor causes psychosis, memory problems, study says

Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has Spread
Study finds shorter survival time, reduction in learning, memory

Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains ’Work Harder’
Tool highlighting increased blood flow could become standard measure of rehab, study says

Brain’s Memory Capacity Much Larger Than Believed
Finding could have implications for artificial intelligence, memory disorder treatments

Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Brain imaging suggests it could be a non-pharmacological intervention for the disorder