The millions of species humans share the world with are valuable in their own right. When one species is lost, it has a ...

My cat, Harriet, is curled up on the TV console when I walk into the living room. She blinks at me, slowly. Cats blinking at you is supposed to be a sign of affection. I blink back. “Look at you on ...

Ashley Wong, PharmD, is an experienced pharmacist and medical writer who translates medical and drug information into easily digestible language. Effect on memory: Benzodiazepines are known to affect ...

New research has found that the loss of social memory – recognizing friends and family – in Alzheimer's disease (AD) could come down to specific structures around brain cells. And targeting this ...

Virginia Tech researchers have shown that memory loss in aging may be reversible. Using CRISPR tools, they corrected molecular disruptions in the hippocampus and amygdala, restoring memory in older ...

Boston University professor and neuroscientist Steve Ramirez promoted his new book, which dives into his experiences with grief after the death of his research partner and explores the science of ...

Memory loss is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. While it’s often linked to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, even minor lapses can feel alarming. Forgetting ...

Restoring memory and mental sharpness in older adults isn't just about fighting disease; it's about decoding the subtle shifts inside the aging brain. Surprisingly, cognitive decline in healthy aging ...

Eef Hogervorst has received funding from Alzheimer's Research UK, MRC and Wellcome to investigate diet and dementia risk. She acted as dementia expert on medical panels including ESHRE and NICE. Eef ...

It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...

Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for learning and memory. Results of the study, published in the journal Science ...

Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Want to remember things better as you get older? The secret might be surprisingly simple: focus on ...