Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s) is conceptualized as a progressive consequence of two hallmark pathological changes in gray matter, in particular, extracellular amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary ...

Older adults with gum disease are more likely to display signs of white matter damage in the brain, which is correlated with memory decline, balance issues and higher stroke risk. That is according to ...

Hundreds more patients with rare genetic disorders that primarily affect the central nervous system could benefit from a new fast-track service, NHS England (NHSE) announced. Using a combination of ...

Share on Pinterest An observational study examines how age-related changes to white matter in the brain could impact recovery following a stroke. Rosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images ...

White matter and gray matter are distinct types of areas of the brain. Both are essential for thinking skills, emotions, and muscle movement. You may have heard the terms “gray matter” and “white ...

The 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), May 4-9, San Diego, California, showcased neuroradiologic topics in 3 major venues: scientific presentations and posters, ...

For decades, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have been diagnosed from the outside in, through behavior, mood, and memory ...

Uncontrolled sleep apnea — a disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time multiple times a night — may harm future brain health, a new study found. It’s estimated 936 ...

Scientists are focusing on a previously understudied part of the brain and spinal cord -- white matter. Their discoveries could lead to treatments that restore nerve activity through the targeted ...