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.

Some people may treat themselves to a fatty meal they wouldn't normally eat on a Friday night after a weekday workday or a weekend get-together with a friend they haven't seen in a while, but new ...

New research indicates that even one high-fat meal could impair blood flow to the brain, potentially raising the risk of ...

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 ...

And nicotine really is addictive. The dopamine it stimulates, particularly in a brain area called the nucleus accumbens, ...

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has identified a function for brain immune cells that may inform efforts to support blood flow in neurodegenerative conditions. The ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers Ukpong Eyo, PhD (from left); William Mills III, PhD; and graduate student Aida Lopez have made a discovery that could let us boost blood flow to ...

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Soy products are rich in polyphenols, which are beneficial to brain health. They slow the brain deterioration that many people experience in old age and can even help prevent dementia. Soy comes in ...

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In what could be one of the most significant medical breakthroughs in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease to date, Zhittya Genesis Medicine today ...