Neurology

Scientists discover how neurons age, offering hope for early detection of brain diseases

Researchers from King's College London have made an important discovery about how different parts of nerve cells (neurons) age. This finding could help in early...

Scientists find way to help patients ‘speak’ using only their thoughts

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have demonstrated that a person can "speak"...

Inflammation in young adults linked to lower cognitive skills in midlife

Higher inflammation levels in young adults are associated with lower performance in cognitive skills testing in midlife, according to a new study by researchers...

New light-activated compounds offer hope for treating neuropathic pain

A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed an innovative way to treat neuropathic pain using light. This new...

New brain circuit discovery could explain how we detect faces

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces. This finding not only helps explain...

Scientists discover how thinking activates mental maps in the brain

As you travel your usual route to work or the grocery store, your brain uses cognitive maps stored in your hippocampus and entorhinal cortex. These...

What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain

Humans have long been searching for a "magic elixir" to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory. This includes traditional Chinese medicine used...

Light therapy boosts brain healing after injury, shows study

Low-level light therapy may help heal brains that have suffered significant injuries, according to a study published in Radiology. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...

Many older Americans are too far from their neurological care, study finds

A recent study conducted by Michigan Medicine has shed light on a significant challenge faced by older Americans, especially those living in rural areas,...

What you need to know about traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can dramatically alter lives in the blink of an eye. It's like...