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.
‘The most perfect little guy’
Sweet and smiley Camden Cardona has a rare genetic disease―tuberous sclerosis―and a team of experts to help him.
10 tips for fighting fair with your teens
Parents can turn disagreements into teachable moments. Be fair—and never lose your cool.
‘Your life changes in an instant’
As an EMT, Tim Hoffman was used to helping people. After a traumatic brain injury in an ambulance crash, he's now the one being helped.
Persistent pain may lead to memory troubles
Study even suggests link between chronic aches and dementia risk.
Surgical relief for Parkinson’s
New approach lets patients “sleep” through a deep brain stimulation procedure.
What you need to know about antidepressants
They work by affecting brain chemicals that regulate mood.
A first-ever therapy for spinal muscular atrophy
“Nervous and kind of excited,” 14-year-old Malorie Fox prepares to receive a new treatment.
Zika’s set to return to mainland U.S., but budget cuts threaten response
Health experts warn that less federal funding will make it hard to battle the birth defect-causing virus.
The fidget spinner craze: Two doctors weigh in
Kids with ADHD might benefit, but for most it's just a toy.
A search for solutions
A rheumatologist summarizes one patient's winding road to diagnosing an autoimmune disease: "It is sometimes more art than science."
Got kids? Make it a safe summer
Pediatric specialists share their Top 10 tips for injury prevention and food safety.
A neurovascular renaissance
Innovations help multidisciplinary team minimize risk for patients with abnormal blood vessels in the brain.
