Neuroscience
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.
Micah’s magic rods
"Truly amazing, life-changing" magnetic rods help 9-year-old avoid surgery in her battle against a debilitating spinal condition.
Want healthy joints? Do these 10 things
Treat your hard-working body to some R&R with these helpful tips from a doctor who knows.
Yoga may help ease depression
It's not a cure-all but has great potential, leader of an American Psychological Association panel says.
Find your hidden aneurysm
About 1 in 50 people have an aneurysm lurking in their brain. Take some steps to make sure you're not one of them.
Need to calm down? Try talking to yourself
Brain scans suggest referring to yourself in the third person helps keep emotions in check.
10 factors to predict bleeding risk in stroke survivors
New method may aid doctors in assessing harms, benefits of anti-clotting drugs.
‘They make you feel like you’re somebody’
A stroke victim's newfound love of painting helped her reclaim strength and self-confidence.
Stopping statins after stroke may raise risk
Large study serves as warning for survivors who are prescribed cholesterol-lowering meds.
4 things to know about backpack safety
Make back-to-school shopping a breeze with these expert tips and tricks.
2 of 3 U.S. patients keep unused painkillers after surgery
Saving leftover pills, and not storing them correctly, could lead to opioid misuse or abuse.
‘He’s our little Superman’
Enduring six surgeries amid the most serious form of spina bifida, 16-month-old Jeremiah Nelson continues to defy the odds.
