The Amazing Human Brain

The levels of magnesium in your blood may be linked to your risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from the Netherlands finds.

The patterns in your brain may predict how your body physically reacts to stressful situations, a new study finds.

Senator John McCain was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a glioblastoma, his office said yesterday (July 19).

People with Alzheimer's disease may have higher levels of bacteria in their brains compared to people without the condition, a small new study suggests.

Researchers who study sleep now have a few theories about why we spend one-third of our lives in dreamland.

Could a portable computer system one day interact directly with the human brain to improve how it processes sensory information?

Adults with ADHD may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from Taiwan finds.

TV host Maria Menounos had surgery to remove a brain tumor last month, according to People magazine.

Hearing loss may be linked to the brain's inability to shut out background noises.

A new study finds that adults' brains are still very flexible and adaptable for the learning of new skills.

The marijuana compound THC may be linked to improved memory during aging, a new study in older mice finds.

What's behind this weird effect?

You really can get on the same wavelength as someone else: In a new study, the brain waves of high school students synced up when they were highly engaged during a biology class.

Your brain may not be the same age as your body, and an "older" brain may be linked to a person's risk of dying at a younger age, a new study from the United Kingdom finds.

Scientists have long known that the two halves of human brains perform different functions. Now, researchers look at why this is beneficial.