WPI researchers have used a form of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze anatomical changes in the brain and predict ...

Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Human brain dissolving into squares Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline ...

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and ...

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people suddenly start forgetting names, appointments, or why they walked into a room.

The largest fMRI study to date finds that heavy cannabis use in young adults reduces brain activity and impairs working memory performance.