Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

The National Plan aims to support the 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the United States through a unified approach, calling for bipartisan support.

Marcus Williams was initially told he was suffering from vertigo when he started experiencing severe headaches, fatigue, and ...

Marcus Williams, 35, from Somerset, was given hours to live when he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma following emergency ...

The brain is a highly complex network of nerve cells interconnected by delicate pathways - known as nerve fibers or tracts.

How can nerve pathways in the brain be visualized to improve the planning of complex surgeries? A research team from the ...

Other than the seizures, Emma Rose Olmscheid of Hutchinson is a normal spunky 2-year-old, says her mother Amanda. The reason for the seizures is the brain tumor about the size of a softball ...

A massive new study sheds light on how cannabis affects the brain, particularly during cognitive tasks. Researchers analyzed ...

Brain scans taken when participants were aged 70 were then analysed. The study found exercising throughout life was “associated with better cognitive functioning at age 70, even in those with early ...

Find out what it's like to undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan, commonly known as an MRI scan, from our short video. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans are used to acquire detailed images of ...

minimised brain damage, and improved behaviour, underscoring its promise as a therapeutic target for preventing epilepsy. By looking at the activity of the P2X7 receptor using a PET scan, the authors ...