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.
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.
‘You guys are mentally strong’
16 American Ninja Warriors flip into children's hospital to cheer kids.
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.
Picnic joy: Kids being kids
Young patients and their families enjoy the annual summertime gathering for the pediatric hematology-oncology program.
Seizure-tracking devices make big strides
The newest wearable technologies are more reliable than seizure diaries — and they can notify caregivers.
Walk the dog, gain health
Even in bad weather, seniors get about 30 minutes of daily activity by taking care of their pet.
