Researchers uncover a promising new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease

7 March 2026

Scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine have uncovered a promising new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease, offering a potential fresh direction for treatment development.…

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Cognitive Processing Speed Exercises Show Lasting Protection Against Dementia

2 March 2026

Older adults aged 65 and above who took part in a short course of cognitive speed training were significantly less likely to develop dementia many…

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Common eye bacteria associated with cognitive decline

25 February 2026

Researchers have found that Chlamydia pneumoniae, a widespread bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections, may persist in both the eye and the…

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Childhood Pollution Exposure Associated with Lasting Cognitive Consequences

7 February 2026

People around the world, particularly in low-income regions, continue to depend on solid fuels such as coal, firewood and agricultural waste for everyday cooking and…

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Extensive analysis highlights the biological reasons memory fades with age

3 February 2026

A significant international research effort combining thousands of brain scans with extensive memory testing has provided fresh insight into how physical changes in the brain…

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Targeting senescent brain cells may offer new ways to ease epilepsy symptoms

17 January 2026

Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a common and often severe form of epilepsy characterised by recurrent seizures and problems with memory and thinking. Increasing evidence…

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New research challenges established models of Parkinson’s disease

14 January 2026

A new study led by researchers at McGill University is challenging a long-standing theory about how dopamine supports movement, offering insights that could reshape scientific…

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As neuron death increases with ageing, a natural human protein treatment shows potential to halt Alzheimer’s-related brain cell loss

10 January 2026

Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that changes in brain neurons, including gradual cell loss, may begin much earlier in life than…

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How a brain care score can predict stroke risk across racial groups, study finds

9 January 2026

A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that the Brain Care Score (BCS) is a strong predictor of stroke risk…

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Breaking Down the Complex: A Key Step in the Inhibition of Alzheimer’s Disease

24 December 2025

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common and complex neurodegenerative disorders worldwide. It mainly affects older adults and leads to permanent changes in…

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Exercise as a potential intervention for age-related mobility decline

23 December 2025

A surge of brain chemicals triggered by running may improve coordination and speed in both younger and older individuals, according to new research in middle-aged…

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Age-related energy deficits in midbrain neurons may underlie Parkinson’s disease

22 December 2025

A new study suggests that dopamine-producing neurons in the midbrain become increasingly vulnerable with age because of an internal energy imbalance that can spiral into…

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