People of all ages now grow up — and grow old — immersed in digital screens, generating concerns about the potential effects on the brain. On the one hand, researchers warn of “digital dementia” in ...

Lawmakers are investigating whether the Navy ignored evidence of widespread traumatic brain injuries. For some pilots, the ...

A 2022 study of more than 36,000 high-quality MRI brain scans found drinking four units of alcohol a day – two beers, or two glasses of wine – can cause structural damage and brain volume loss ...

Angel Martí, chair of Rice University's Department of Chemistry, is leading efforts to highlight chemistry's role in ...

As technology advances, the concept of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is shifting from the realm of science fiction to a potential reality. However, the ethical implications of merging human ...

Whether it’s football players colliding on the field or military personnel exposed to explosive blasts in combat, traumatic brain injury is a prevalent — and potentially deadly — condition responsible ...

Caffeine is found not only in coffee but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world. In a study ...

That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is ...

With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on ...

Michale Bolton (seen here in 2023) detailed the aggressive side effects of his brain cancer treatments. Variety via Getty Images Michael Bolton’s short-term memory, speech and mobility have been ...