The essence of who you are begins in the brain. Together with the spinal cord and miles of nerves, the central nervous system directs our every thought, sensation and action. Get connected and learn about amazing advances in neurosciences.
Women nearly twice as likely to use the drugs as men, CDC report finds.
Even small acts of generosity trigger a brain boost.
It's not a cure-all but has great potential, leader of an American Psychological Association panel says.
Scans revealed less brain shrinkage in exercise group.
About 1 in 50 people have an aneurysm lurking in their brain. Take some steps to make sure you're not one of them.
Brain scans suggest referring to yourself in the third person helps keep emotions in check.
New method may aid doctors in assessing harms, benefits of anti-clotting drugs.
A stroke victim's newfound love of painting helped her reclaim strength and self-confidence.
Large study serves as warning for survivors who are prescribed cholesterol-lowering meds.
Saving leftover pills, and not storing them correctly, could lead to opioid misuse or abuse.
Enduring six surgeries amid the most serious form of spina bifida, 16-month-old Jeremiah Nelson continues to defy the odds.
Young patients and their families enjoy the annual summertime gathering for the pediatric hematology-oncology program.
