In the brain, not all blood flow is created equal. RIKEN researchers have developed a detailed cortical layer map of the blood vessels that weave through the brain of macaque monkeys. It reveals ...

When military personnel fire certain powerful weapons, they may be exposed to blast waves that damage blood vessels in the brain.

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Maintaining tight control over blood pressure for even a short while can provide lasting benefits for seniors’ brain health, a new clinical trial says ...

Microplastics may cause blockages in blood vessels in the brain and affect behavior, according to a study on mice.

A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of a blood vessel inside the brain that can sometimes burst and cause a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).

WebMD explains the many causes of brain swelling - from traumatic injury to stroke - along with symptoms to look out for and treatments to bring down the pressure.

The abundance of 13 proteins in your blood seems to be a strong indicator of how rapidly your brain is ageing. This suggests that blood tests could one day help people track and even boost their ...

Platelets are blood cells that normally release PF4 to alert the immune system and clot blood at wounds. The researchers found that PF4 also rejuvenates the old brain and boosts the young brain, ...

A new biosensor based on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy can help detect brain cancer from just microliters of blood.

Being the control center of the body, your brain needs strong security against circulating pathogens or toxins. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) performs this vital function, but it can become ...

Next, the team used the ultrasound patch while participants conducted various activities that modulate blood flow in specific cerebral arteries. When performing a handgrip, for example, contraction of ...