February 10, 2012: Brain Scans May Predict How People Learn
Small study suggests ability to sift through 'noise' determines mastery of new skill

February 09, 2012: In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms
Early lab study showed reduction of disease-related plaque

February 08, 2012: Electrical Brain Stimulation May Strengthen Memory, Study Says
Preliminary results suggest method might hold promise for dementia patients

February 07, 2012: Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease
Key mutation in certain DNA is tied to a minority of cases of the illness, study says

February 07, 2012: Surgery Effective for Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy
In 26-year study, procedure cut seizures and boosted quality of life long-term

February 06, 2012: New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome
Study reveals quick way to identify those who will respond well to clot-buster alteplase

February 06, 2012: Smoking May Be Especially Tough on Men's Brains
Study found declines in thinking skills for males, but not females

February 06, 2012: New Criteria Could Change Who Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
Expert says many more patients may be told they only have mild cognitive impairment

February 03, 2012: Why Human Brains Are Smarter Than Chimp Brains
Synapses in key brain region continues to develop much longer in babies than in primates, study finds

February 02, 2012: Some Stroke Survivors Can't Recognize Fear, Anger in Others
Damage to forebrain can impair ability to read certain facial expressions, study finds

February 02, 2012: New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients

February 01, 2012: Worrying Too Much Might Raise Your Risk for Stroke
Study found a personality trait called 'harm avoidance' also marked by self-doubt, fatigue

February 01, 2012: Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People
Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's

February 01, 2012: Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too
Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke

February 01, 2012: Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes
Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind
Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary

January 31, 2012: For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine
Scans show that humor activates parts of the brain linked to resilience, well-being in children

January 30, 2012: Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop
Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area

January 26, 2012: Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

January 26, 2012: Brain Activity May Help Predict Autism Before Age 1: Study
Differences in responses to eye contact detected in brains of at-risk infants as early as 6 months

January 25, 2012: Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's
Odds worst for people without college education, study finds

January 25, 2012: 'Inner Dialogue' Might Aid People With Autism
Learning strategy may help with planning, functioning independently, small study says

January 24, 2012: Lack of ZZZs May Fuel Appetite
Not getting enough sleep may lead to weight gain over time, researchers say

January 24, 2012: Could 'Magic' Mushrooms Ease Depression?
Small studies found key ingredient lowered activity in areas of brain linked to mood disorder

January 23, 2012: Steady Diet of Mental Stimulation Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
Lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques, researchers report

January 23, 2012: Dyslexia's Brain Changes May Occur Before Kids Learn to Read
Study findings might help identify at-risk children at younger age

January 23, 2012: Severe Brain Injury When Young May Have Long-Term Effects
Good home environment helps overcome some deficits, studies find

January 21, 2012: Texting, Talking on Cellphone Slows Walking Pace: Study
Findings may shed light on ways to improve functional walking in physical therapy patients

January 20, 2012: British Troops Have Lower Rate of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Study looked at prevalence among U.S., U.K. military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan

January 20, 2012: Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism
The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected

January 19, 2012: Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved
Italian study confirms recommendation for 2 CT scans 24 hours apart to detect bleeding in brain

January 19, 2012: Hungry Families Admit to 'Formula Stretching '
Better methods needed to identify those without enough to eat, researchers say

January 18, 2012: Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life
Some people stay smart as they age in part because of genetic factors, study suggests

January 18, 2012: Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories
Staying awake after disturbing event weakened emotional response upon recall, study found

January 18, 2012: U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say

January 17, 2012: U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say

January 17, 2012: Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Be Prone to Brain Decline
But experts say the new study findings may not include all contributing factors

January 16, 2012: Brain Structure Adapts to Arm Injury, Study Says
Finding could influence post-stroke rehabilitation

January 15, 2012: Heading Soccer Balls Could Injure Brain
Players of all skill levels must use proper techniques, study says

January 14, 2012: Deaf 'Signers' Quick to Interpret Body Language: Study
Hearing-impaired show skill in detecting others' subtle gestures

January 12, 2012: Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections?
Small Chinese study found abnormalities in white matter in brains of teenage Web junkies

January 11, 2012: Alcohol Targets Brain 'Reward Centers' in Heavy Drinkers
Study highlights changes that make drinkers more likely to gain pleasure from booze

January 10, 2012: Alzheimer's Med Seems Ineffective in Those With Down Syndrome
Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo

January 09, 2012: Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's: Study
Sedentary people with gene variation had more brain changes

January 06, 2012: Paranoid or Placid? Scans Show Pot's Effect on Brain
Two ingredients in cannabis may affect neurology in very different ways, study shows

January 06, 2012: Mental Decline Can Start at 45, Study Finds
Early lapses in memory, reasoning may signal dementia later in life, researchers say

January 04, 2012: MRI Scans Show Brain Changes in Kids With Schizophrenia
Progressive loss of gray matter linked to worse prognosis for young patients, researchers say

January 04, 2012: Race, Gender, Dementia May Affect Parkinson's Survival
Large study found higher death risk among men

January 03, 2012: Older Folks, College Kids Make Decisions Just as Quickly: Study
Finding runs counter to notion that thought processes slow down with age

January 03, 2012: Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid May Signal Early Alzheimer's
Study found they preceded actual development of disease by 5 to 10 years