In the face of something that threatens survival, a certain group of neurons can produce a molecule that acts as a painkiller ...

A 4-year-old boy died of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, or DIPG, which is called the most lethal form of brain tumour in the world. Initially dismissed as emotional distress, his condition rapidly ...

A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region.

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. But the transition affects far more than reproductive health: it also reshapes the brain. As estrogen and progesterone decline, cognitive ...

HealthDay News — Individuals living in neighborhoods with higher levels of social vulnerability, environmental injustice and socioeconomic disadvantage show differences in brain structure and function ...

For some brain changes, the age that women go through menopause may be a factor. Those whose periods cease before 47 are more ...

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin analyzed how nanoplastics disrupt energy metabolism in brain cells. The scientists examined the way in which nanoplastics, tiny plastic particles invisible to ...

Engaging in creative experiences like music, dance, visual arts, and even specific video games can slow brain aging and promote healthier brain function, says a new international Global Brain Health ...

Scientists have discovered that DMT, a natural compound found in plants and even the human brain, can dramatically reduce brain damage caused by stroke. The psychoactive molecule, long known for its ...

While the COVID pandemic has thankfully been over for some time now, there is still a considerable number of people in the world (about 400 million) suffering from long COVID. Long COVID is a chronic ...