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.

Getting up-close with brains

Pediatric neurosurgery and injury prevention experts share "ThinkFirst" anatomy and injury prevention lessons to middle-schoolers.

Alzheimer’s deaths jump 55 percent

CDC reports more patients are dying at home, with the caregiving burden falling on loved ones.

Time to take your workouts outside

Make the switch from indoors to outdoors as the weather warms up.

‘The silent killer’

About 1 in 50 Americans have unruptured brain aneurysms that can be deadly if they pop. How do you know when to get checked?

Playgrounds aren’t always all fun and games

ER doc offers ways to prevent injuries.

Patient Story

‘You need teamwork’

Detroit Tigers legend Kirk Gibson wants to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and push for a cure.

Patient Story

‘I took my life back’

Avid fisherman Jim Ehnen despaired over his Parkinson’s diagnosis―until he found hope.

Got kids? Here’s how to instill grit

One of the cardinal rules in teaching kids to overcome adversity: Practice self-compassion.

Speed is key when a stroke strikes

Getting help fast can save lives and lower disability.

‘Fight or flight’ response greater in combat vets with PTSD

This heightened stress could increase their risk for heart disease.

Patient Story

‘I felt like I was dying all the time’

After battling back from a heart condition and leukemia, Liz Klinkoski, 31, is now recovering from a stroke.

‘Silent’ seizures tied to Alzheimer’s symptoms

Researchers suggest they're a potential target for treating the disease.