But, it turns out that quiet isn’t passive at all. In fact, after just three days of intentional silence, the brain begins to physically and functionally rewire itself. A growing body of ...

A study of long-distance runners shows the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt—by burning its own fat. A marathon taxes more than just muscles—it pushes the brain to its metabolic limits.

A pregnant woman declared brain-dead months ago is being kept on life support in Georgia until her baby can be delivered — a decision doctors made to obey the state’s strict abortion ban ...

A new study finds that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate at higher levels in the brain than in the liver and kidney. A colorized computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain revealing blood ...

For me, a Murderbot fan and brain science nerd, “finding my way through it” involved talking to neuroscientists to understand how this seamless integration of brain and computer might work ...

Chronic brain inflammation, driven by microglial activation and interleukin-1β release, leads to overactivation of NMDA glutamate receptors, resulting in repetitive behaviors and anxiety in ...

Until now, scientists have traditionally thought the brain doesn't play a role in type 2 diabetes, according to Schwartz. The paper challenges this and is a "departure from the conventional wisdom ...

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the ...

About 12M long COVID patients have reported 'brain fog' New study examined 17 people, including 10 with neurological symptoms Findings validate the experiences of 'long-haulers' About 12M long ...

ATLANTA (AP) — A pregnant woman in Georgia was declared brain-dead after a medical emergency and has been kept on life support for three months by doctors to allow enough time for the baby to be ...

Your brain is one of the most important organs in the body. It controls different functions of the body and stores memory, among others. Hence, it is extremely crucial that you keep your brain ...

A Georgia mother declared brain-dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights. Relatives say ...