A brain imaging study found evidence of dopamine system injury in people with long COVID, offering a possible explanation for ...

Aging changes gut bacteria in mice, weakening communication between the intestines and the brain. Restoring that connection ...

Katie Couric revealed experiencing transient global amnesia, a rare condition causing temporary memory loss that usually resolves completely without permanent brain damage.

Memory loss is by far the most notorious symptom of Alzheimer's disease, but it might not be the initial sign of the illness.

Using smartphone-based tools, researchers find that older adults’ recollections of past events may remain more intact than ...

The first steps, the first words, a favorite toy or a birthday — most people can't remember almost anything from the first ...

Memory formation involves complex processes within the brain. When you experience something, like placing your keys on a table, neurons in the brain activate in a specific pattern. The strength of ...

Stress is the brain’s natural response to fear, but it often disrupts memory in the process, potentially impacting the possibility of memory loss. When preparing for a big presentation or taking a ...

Over the course of life, memory fades with varying degrees, robbing older people of the ability to recollect personal experiences. This progressive, nearly inevitable process has long been ...