New research reveals that air pollution, especially PM2.5, may contribute to cerebral atrophy but does not seem to impair cognitive function. Urbanization affects the strength of this link. Study: ...

This is also what brain atrophy—as revealed by brain imaging—appears to suggest. "We measured the thickness of the cerebral cortex in 50,000 locations," said Rahayel. "Although the individuals did not ...

As you get older, something alarming happens to your brain: It shrinks. This brain atrophy, which to some extent is a normal part of aging, typically begins in your 30s and 40s and accelerates after ...

Patients with breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy may face an increased risk for brain atrophy and cognitive decline, new findings from a pilot study suggested. Memory problems in patients with ...

A long-term brain imaging study in aging adults showed faster rates of atrophy in certain brain structures to be associated with the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). While some ...

New MRI research reveals that heavy smoking can shrink key brain regions tied to memory and cognition, and excess weight might intensify the damage, raising fresh questions about dementia prevention.

Brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis (MS) reflects progressive neurodegeneration that correlates with disability, cognitive decline and long-term prognosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) volumetric ...

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia. By combining ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say brain scans can help doctors determine Parkinson’s disease treatments. Popartic/Getty Images Scientists may be able to predict disease progression in people with ...