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Cognitive neuroscientists discover that language is not required for logical reasoning and human thought.

Evidence reveals that the language of thought is not natural language

Vitamin A signals help transform retina cells to develop sharp central vision before birth.

A vitamin A discovery is changing what scientists know about vision

Researchers have discovered a potential new treatment that targets the underlying cause of Parkinson's disease.

Researchers discover potential new treatment for Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative conditions

Scientists have identified a molecular switch that explains how exercise keeps aging muscles healthy and strong.

Scientists discover why exercise reverses muscle aging

A loss of your sense of smell could be an early warning sign of underlying brain health issues.

When the ability to smell goes away

A surprising discovery about cerebellar cells is forcing scientists to rethink how movement disorders develop and are treated.

A surprising brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink movement disorders

The BCG vaccine may help protect against Alzheimer's disease by reshaping the brain's immune environment.

BCG vaccine may rewire brain immunity, shift Alzheimer's markers over 12 months

Researchers have discovered how toxic proteins spread through the brain in Alzheimer's disease, opening new doors for treatment.

Scientists may have finally found how Alzheimer's spreads through the brain

Developing brain cells in mice intentionally break and quickly repair their own DNA to grow properly.

Brains break and repair DNA to grow

A new T-cell immunotherapy shows early promise in improving survival rates for children with deadly brain tumors.

New T‑cell therapy targets three tumor proteins, shows early survival gains in aggressive pediatric brain cancers

A newly identified species of gut bacteria may help ease anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

A species of gut bacteria could ease anxiety and diarrhea-predominant IBS

Silent bone loss from osteopenia affects millions, but exercise and nutrition can help protect your skeletal health.

Osteopenia is silently weakening bones in millions of people

The cerebellum, or little brain, may step in to help maintain mental function as the mind ages.

The ‘little brain’ may give the aging mind a big boost

The natural compound spermidine may help boost vaccine responses in older adults by reversing immune system aging.

This natural compound may help boost vaccine responses in older adults

Eating more protein and exercising beyond minimum guidelines could help you maintain strength and independence as you age.

Scientists say most people need more protein than current guidelines suggest

Surviving tissues from sea cucumbers could help scientists better understand the biological mechanisms of aging.

Sea cucumbers harbor ‘zombie’ tissues that won’t die

A new study links eight common food preservatives to an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

Researchers found 8 common food additives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease

Male newborns are more likely to receive crucial vitamin K shots, potentially due to the risks associated with circumcision.

Why more male than female newborns may get the crucial vitamin K shot

Engaging in a wider variety of high-intensity physical activities is linked to a lower risk of experiencing depressive symptoms.

Study finds variety, intensity of exercise lower odds of depressive symptoms

An experimental AI-powered blood test could help doctors diagnose overlapping types of dementia in patients.

A blood test for dementia may tell you if you have more than one type

A major review reveals that calcium and vitamin D supplements offer little to no protection against fractures or falls.

Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit

Survivors of Ebola continue to experience lasting neurological scars on the brain years after recovering from the virus.

Seven years after Ebola, survivors still live with neurological scars left by the disease

A molecule produced by gut bacteria could help reduce intestinal inflammation by temporarily slowing cellular energy production.

Gut bacteria molecule may ease colitis by slowing cellular energy production

New research suggests that older adults may retain past memories much better than previously thought.

Neuroscientists left the lab to study memory loss. The results were surprising

Boosting a key nutrient could reverse age-related mitochondrial decline and help slow down the aging process.

Scientists discover a hidden cause of aging cells that can be reversed