Long dramatized in movies and novels, amnesia refers to a profound loss of memory that’s temporary, permanent, or progressive (gets worse over time). Depending on the type and cause of amnesia, the ...

In 2018, Owen Rivers woke up in a hospital bed after a fentanyl overdose — and could no longer form new memories. It was a terrifying experience; he’d ask the same questions over and over — why he was ...

Anterograde amnesia is a type of memory loss that makes it difficult to form new memories. Brain damage or inflammation due to a head injury is often the cause of anterograde amnesia. Anterograde ...

Memory disorders occur when a person experiences damage to the brain that changes their ability to make and recall memories. They can be caused by physical and mental health conditions, are typically ...

While some decline in the ability to remember is a normal part of aging, for a subset of people, growing older brings the onset of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. In such ...

Many Swifties are experiencing a post-concert "blank space." Fans of international pop star Taylor Swift have reported a lack of memory after attending Eras Tour concerts — with some saying they're ...

A topic I have yet to cover in my posts about memory problems is memory loss, or amnesia. One of two criteria in diagnosing a concussion is memory loss. The other is the duration of time of lost ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I’ll be doing a deep dive into a ...

Bumped your head and now can't remember who you are? Don't worry, a handsome stranger will sweep you off your feet and you'll be happier than ever before! Well, according to movies, at least. In ...