Without supportive parents, children already under stress may experience a shrinkage in brain volume in an area of the brain that is important for learning and memory.

Inflammation and damage to the olfactory system from shingles, COVID-19 and herpes infections may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

In a systematic review of existing studies, researchers found that air pollution such as fine particulate matter can interfere with regions of the brain responsible for emotional regulation.

Psychologists know babies can form memories soon after birth. So why can’t people remember anything that happened to them before around age 2? A child development expert describes possible reasons.

A system in the brain used for both information processing and memory works like a railroad switching system keeping trains on the right track.

Ready to party post-pandemic, but at the same time feeling shy? Here's how social isolation affects the brain – and what research suggests about the effects of resocialization.

A new study in mice reveals more information about how long-term memory works. Researchers also found how they can manipulate the process.

Attempts to find brain structures responsible for supposed cognitive sex differences have not succeeded.

Research shows napping helps young children learn, as well as enhancing their emotional well-being.