A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a ...

Winter's chill triggers dangerous physiological changes, increasing stroke risk. Cold constricts blood vessels, raising blood ...

Fainting at the sight of blood is a common physical response caused by temporary drops in blood flow to the brain, not fear. Known as vasovagal syncope, it occurs when the nervous system overreacts to ...

Microplastics in the bloodstream may cause blockages the brain and affect our brain functioning and behavior, according to recent research. Environmental biologists tested the effects of microplastics ...

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 ...

A study published in the journal Environment International finds traces of microplastic polymers in human blood. The sizes and shapes of polymers raise a serious concern over the possible risk of ...

A recent study published in the journal Nutrition describes the impact of caffeine intake on cerebral blood flow in young, healthy individuals. Study: Effects of caffeine on cerebral blood flow. Image ...