The brain is a highly complex network of nerve cells interconnected by delicate pathways - known as nerve fibers or tracts.

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that analyzing blood flow in leg muscles may help detect heart disease earlier than current...

Depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. However, not everyone experiences it the same...

Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have discovered how sleep helps strengthen memories linked to positive emotions, such as...

Heart transplants are complex, costly, and risky—but for patients with heart failure, they are often the only option for survival. Now,...

A new study published in Nature Machine Intelligence explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors analyze medical images more...

Scientists at Oxford University have developed a new blood test that could help detect cancer in its earliest stages. The test, called TriOx, uses...

A natural compound found in broccoli sprouts, called sulforaphane, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. This was discovered...

A new study has found that prescriptions for obesity medications are increasing, and this trend matches the rise in online searches for these drugs....

Researchers at Texas A&M University College of Medicine have developed a new therapy that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by several...