All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

Researchers at USC have created the first method to noninvasively measure microscopic blood vessel pulses in the human brain.

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death for U.S. adults. That may be due, in part, to its serious risk factors.

A small heart pouch, the left atrial appendage, poses a significant stroke risk for those with atrial fibrillation. Blood can pool and clot in this area, leading to brain attacks. Medical advancements ...

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.

New research shows that neighborhood conditions — from pollution and housing to economic opportunity — may directly affect brain health and dementia risk.

Microplastics in the bloodstream may cause blockages the brain and affect our brain functioning and behavior, according to recent research. Environmental biologists tested the effects of microplastics ...

Low blood pressure means a reading of 90/60 mm Hg or lower and is not a cause for concern unless you experience symptoms like ...