Scientists have discovered the strongest evidence yet that healthy vertebrates can have brain microbiomes. Samuel Velasco / Quanta Magazine The original version of this story appeared in Quanta ...

A recent investigation revealed that fish oil supplements do not enhance cognitive performance. In older adults predisposed to Alzheimer's, there were no observed memory improvements. While DHA did ...

New research suggests fish oil supplements don’t prevent cognitive decline. While omega-3s from fish oil can reach the brain, they don’t seem to reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Experts suggest ...

New research reveals that pregnancy-related brain impairment is present in live-bearing fish, but instead of affecting learning and memory as expected from similar research on mammals, it appears to ...

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty ...

Alzheimer's disease, a significant concern for older adults, lacks a cure, prompting research into lifestyle factors like ...

A popular supplement often taken for its brain-boosting potential may have a dark side. Recent research suggests that an ingredient found in fish oil could have a counterproductive effect on the brain ...

Fish rich in omega-3 fats and vitamins D and B12 can help support brain health. Fish are packed with nutrients that support overall health. The best fish types for brain health are those rich in omega ...

Social stress is bad for your brain. It's a prime suspect in the accumulation of oxidative stress in the brain, which is believed to contribute to mental health and neurodegenerative disorders—but the ...

Bacteria are in, around and all over us. They thrive in almost every corner of the planet, from deep-sea hydrothermal vents to high up in the clouds, to the crevices of your ears, mouth, nose and gut.