Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

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A newly released clinical review is reshaping how researchers and clinicians understand memory loss, identifying six primary ...

That forgotten name, misplaced keys, or missed appointment could mean more than just an embarrassing moment. Medical experts warn these innocent-looking memory slips might reveal serious brain damage ...

Memory formation involves complex processes within the brain. When you experience something, like placing your keys on a table, neurons in the brain activate in a specific pattern. The strength of ...

New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start far earlier than previously thought, driven by a hidden toxic protein in the brain. Scientists found that an experimental drug, NU-9, blocks this early ...

A new study reveals that brain lithium depletion occurs early in Alzheimer’s and fuels disease progression, while low-dose lithium orotate in mice can protect against memory loss and brain damage, ...

When people think about dementia, their minds usually go straight to memory loss — forgetting names, losing their keys, ...

Memory loss after brain aneurysm surgeries, like coiling, is common. Some people experience memory loss for less than a day. For others, difficulties with memory can persist for months. Surgical ...

A new drug targets Alzheimer’s at its earliest, most silent stage — before memory loss ever begins. Credit: Shutterstock. A ...

Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged ...