Neuroscience

Persistent pain is a long-term challenge after traumatic brain injury

A recent study in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation sheds light on the enduring nature of chronic pain in individuals with traumatic brain...

Scientists find vascular, brain changes in football players with brain lesions

A recent study published in Neurology reveals a stronger connection between certain brain injury markers and former tackle football players compared to non-players. The research,...

Smoking can shrink the brain, study finds

A new study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, has brought to light a concerning effect of smoking: it causes the brain to...

What we know about cognitive fatigue

In a pioneering study, researchers at Kessler Foundation have embarked on the first comprehensive examination of cognitive fatigue, exploring its impact across different groups. This...

Spatial neglect is a big symptom in brain injuries

Researchers at the Kessler Foundation have uncovered important information about a condition called spatial neglect, which often happens after brain injuries. The study focused on...

Scientists find new biomarkers for brain health and blood vessel aging

A recent study by Northwestern Medicine, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, has made an important discovery about our brain health as we...

Blood test in midlife can detect cognitive decline in women

Researchers from the University of Michigan have made a significant breakthrough in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. In a study published...

Hunger hormones influence decision-making in the brain, study shows

A study by University College London (UCL) has revealed that hunger hormones produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making region of the...

Scientists report surprising finding about brain death

Researchers at the Paris Brain Institute, led by Séverine Mahon, have significantly discovered the brain's response to oxygen deprivation, challenging traditional views on the...

Exercise can protect your brain health, study confirms

A recent international study, including researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center, has revealed a compelling connection...