The brain has a waste-disposal system that clears away junk proteins that contribute to the development of dementia and ...

Researchers have captured the first images of a brain network designed to clear waste, potentially staving off diseases like Alzheimer's. This glymphatic system was imaged in patients undergoing ...

Microglia are the brain's resident immune cells. Their job is to patrol the brain's blood vessels looking for invading ...

In a breakthrough study, researchers have imaged a network of pathways in the human brain believed to clear waste proteins ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have spotted changes in brain activity that may point to Alzheimer’s. RapidEye/Getty Images Right now, the most widely accepted theory behind the cause of Alzheimer ...

Scientists believe your primary visual cortex, located in the back of your brain, is involved in internal visualization. This ...

Using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, scientists are hoping to identify brain wave patterns associated with the risk of dementia.

Explore how the brain links pronouns to the right nouns, with new insights into memory, language, and the hippocampus's role ...

Our easy-to-read patient fact sheet provides clinicians with information on the symptoms of delirium vs dementia and AD.

From rhyming names to staying sociable, the Alzheimer’s Society’s knowledge officer shares tips and tools to help tackle ...

Westend61/Getty Images A main theory behind the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is the build-up of the protein amyloid-beta in the brain. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati provide ...