An association between oral microbiota and cognitive performance in schizophrenia has been reported by researchers at Science Tokyo. By analyzing saliva samples and cognitive test scores from patients ...

A new study has identified the brain connectivity patterns that lead to cognitive difficulties in patients with schizophrenia, suggesting potential targets for therapeutic intervention in early ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

Cognitive impairments are highly prevalent and functionally significant consequences of acquired brain injuries, including ...

For the first time, a study shows an online assessment can provide a scientific measure of acetylcholine—a key brain chemical, which declines progressively with cognitive aging and even more quickly ...

A new study, published in the journal Nutrients, investigates factors associated with cognitive performance in older adults. In agreement with previous research, it finds that age, body mass index ...

Researchers at UConn and the University of Minnesota have discovered that there may be more to the "summer slide" phenomenon following a break in schooling than just forgetting material. In fact, the ...

Cognitive impairment is increasing globally. All stages of dementia are marked by declines in memory and executive function. Previous research has examined whether micronutrient levels may relate to ...

Aging adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit greater cognitive performance than those with no or little history of past use, according to data published in the Journal of ...