Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s) is conceptualized as a progressive consequence of two hallmark pathological changes in gray matter, in particular, extracellular amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary ...

—These investigators are believed to be the first to evaluate the association between white matter free water and cognitive performance. According to the investigators of a newly published study ...

Scientists have warned that blockages in the brain’s natural drainage pathways could serve as an early warning sign of ...

Older adults with gum disease are more likely to display signs of white matter damage in the brain, which is correlated with memory decline, balance issues and higher stroke risk. That is according to ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a new study ...

Share on Pinterest An observational study examines how age-related changes to white matter in the brain could impact recovery following a stroke. Rosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images ...