The US Geological Survey (USGS) has identified an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of ...

The Alzheimer’s enigma has puzzled researchers for decades. More than 7 million Americans are living with the neurodegenerative condition, and it’s projected that by 2060, that number will double.

The southern Appalachians hold an estimated 1.43 million metric tons of lithium oxide, concentrated in the Carolinas, and the ...

A deficiency of the metal lithium in the body could be a key factor contributing to the development of dementia in Alzherimer’s patients, a groundbreaking new study reveals. The decade-long research, ...

Endogenous lithium levels were lower in the prefrontal cortex of people with Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment. Lithium depletion in mouse models led to increased amyloid and accelerated ...

Only 29% of bipolar disorder patients are prescribed lithium, even though it produces the best clinical results.

Can lithium’s effect on daily activity patterns reveal who will benefit from treatment? A six-week trial finds circadian shifts emerge early, before mood improves, hinting at a biological clue to ...

Independent testing found hexavalent chromium, arsenic, and elevated lithium in Tesla's Robstown refinery wastewater. The ...

A technology that could propel crewed missions to Mars and robotic spacecraft throughout the solar system was recently put to ...