Significant effect seen in children with particular gene types, study reports
Mentally challenging tasks can keep you sharp as you age, experts say
Socially active elderly suffered less neurological damage, study found
British study finds a high incidence of cerebral emboli in such cases
Study found technique helped surgeons remove more of the malignant mass
Low magnesium points to worse prognosis, researchers find
One variant was 14 times more common in people with weakened brain vessels
Studies with pigs suggest it stems secondary damage
Computed tomography angiography improves on standard angiogram, study suggests
It may extend survival for those with glioblastoma multiforme
Deep brain stimulation eased symptoms in study of six patients
Study finds quicker recovery, less loss of function
Tracking brain activity during procedure may prevent damage to language centers
Alcohol and nicotine hit similar genetic targets in brain, study finds
These neurons assign relative values to actions or things, experts explain
But parents might not spot the problem without proper testing, experts add
It saves thousands of lives and generates billions of dollars, U.S. study shows
British study finds seven patients affected over past few decades
Others contend findings aren't the final word on issue
Mouse studies are clarifying the link
Study suggests drugs like ecstasy and methamphetamine do long-term harm
Rat study might point to human memory-enhancers
Finding may explain why men abuse these drugs more than women
It lights up when people worry about making costly mistakes, study finds
Peacefulness, 'seeing the light' linked to specific sleep-wake pattern
Study finds an association, but no definite proof
Decline can happen in the absence of other cognitive problems, such as dementia, researchers note
In rat studies, they also show promise against cerebral palsy
Experts contend strong spiritual bent and positive outlook can boost your health
Potential breakthroughs from marrow transplants and seaweed
Ongoing treatment kept dementia at bay, researchers say
Study finds less severe attacks, better outcomes in patients with high intakes
Early study suggests it lessens disease's impact on the brain
They may sometimes -- but not always -- be a harbinger of Alzheimer's, study finds
Heavy gambling, hypersexuality reported in rare cases
Only 1 in 10 sought emergency treatment in British study
Cognition may be key to safe walking, study shows
A specific thickening, then thinning of the brain's cortex reflected high IQ
The finding could impact on individuals taking hormone supplements
Lack of bitter, sour flavors explains sugar's appeal
Red Bull won't make drinkers less drunk, study finds
Mouse studies suggest blood transfusions, surgeries could transmit disease
Rats without insulin in brain developed symptoms, researchers report
Aricept seems to reverse some of the advanced deterioration
Natural chemical blocks build-up of 'plaques and tangles' in brain
Late diagnosis impedes access to drugs that could help slow the disease, researchers warn
Daytime TV drama linked to poorer cognition in older women, study finds
Incidents of driving, eating while asleep are troubling, but very rare
Mouse discovery might someday lead to early detection, prevention, researchers say
But mental declines won't affect survival, researchers say