"Amyloid immunotherapy has consistently shown an increase in brain volume loss – leading to concerns in the media and medical ...

Polypharmacy (defined as use of five or more drugs) is found in as many as 40% of those older than 65 years.

Alcohol, recreational drugs, over-the-counter, and prescription medications may cause a range of cognitive impairments from confusion to delirium, and may even mimic dementia. Moderate to high ...

However, recent studies have shown that repeated drug use leads to long-lasting changes in the brain that undermine voluntary control. This, combined with new knowledge of how environmental ...

"The blood-brain barrier is an essential defense mechanism, but it also presents a significant challenge for delivering drugs ...

Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it ...

Several of the drugs that patients take to protect their cardiovascular health may also provide a hidden benefit. Researchers ...

Emboldened by technological advances and a deeper knowledge of glioblastoma, Merck, Kazia Therapeutics, CorriXR Therapeutics ...

Singulair, a popular asthma medication, could be linked to severe side effects, including suicide, a study from the FDA found ...

A peptide hormone produced in the brain that triggers physiological reproductive responses has been 'hacked' by scientists to ...