Every year, millions of people around the world suffer ischemic strokes that block blood flow to a region of the brain.

A popular hypothesis for how the brain clears molecular waste, which may help explain why sleep feels refreshing, is a ...

A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain.

Studies expose how type 2 diabetes affects brain structure, potentially accelerating cognitive decline and offering new hope ...

Though Alzheimer’s disease is often described as a buildup of proteins in the brain in the form of plaques and tangles, a new ...

Hypertension, or chronically high blood pressure, is a double whammy for the brain — making it harder for oxygen and ...

The signs of a dangerous blood clot can vary depending on its location. Some people may also not experience any symptoms.

Researchers discovered the blood vessels at the back of the eye -- called retinal microvasculature -- can show early signs someone is at risk of developing dementia.