A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that ...

You’ve probably heard people use the term “brain fog” to describe times when they felt like their brain function was slightly off. It’s often associated with symptoms like trouble concentrating, a ...

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.

New findings will help to identify the genetic causes of brain disorders: researchers at the Universities of Basel, Bonn and Cologne have presented a systematic catalog of specific variable locations ...

Brain fog, or a sluggish, cloudy feeling in your head, can make it hard to focus. You may feel exhausted but unable to sleep, you may forget things, or make simple mistakes. Causes of brain fog ...

Almost half of all dementia cases can be attributed to risk factors that we can potentially influence ourselves, such as ...

Emotional outbursts and sudden mood shifts are part of various mental health conditions. Learn what drives this dysregulation ...

Nothing’s quite as refreshing as a slushie or ice cream cone on a hot, humid day. But these frozen treats can sometimes trigger "brain freeze" — a sharp headache and intense mouth pain. We wanted to ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

Tumors are one of the most misunderstood diagnoses or conditions. While no one wants to be told they have one, many people don't realize that a tumor is nothing more than a clump of abnormal cells ...

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and lethal form of primary brain cancer in adults. Experts explain why it spreads so ...