STAT Health calls the human ear a “biometric gold mine.” The startup, which emerged out of stealth this morning, is talking specifically about cerebral blood flow (CBF). That’s pretty much what it ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

July 11 -- FRIDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Anger and other forms of mental stress cause dilation of the neck's carotid arteries and a rush of blood to the brain in healthy people, but this doesn't ...

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New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers have discovered a novel, non-invasive way to measure blood flow to the brains of newborn children at the bedside -- a method that has the potential to enhance diagnosis and treatment ...

Researchers have uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for vascular dementia that directly target a cause of the condition. The research has shed light on how high ...

As much as half of the global population has trouble sleeping; however, proper sleep is vital for good overall health. While using caffeine for energy during the day can help, it may lead to further ...

For the brain to work properly, it needs a constant supply of blood. If the blood supply is stopped, even for a brief moment, brain cells die, which can result in temporary or permanent disabilities ...

A recently published study in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that erythritol, a widely used non-nutritive sweetener in sugar-free and low-calorie foods, may impair brain vascular cell ...