Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition that is inherited in an ...

The immune system's reaction to the common Epstein-Barr virus can ultimately damage the brain and contribute to multiple ...

New nanomaterial passes the blood-brain barrier to reduce damaging inflammation after the most common form of stroke. When ...

Falls, vehicle accidents, and assaults are the top causes of skull fractures [1]. Nausea, seizures, and consciousness changes may indicate brain injury [2]. Pediatric skull fractures often require ...

Using advanced multimodal MRI techniques, researchers have mapped the “invisible scars” left behind by the virus. virus. The ...

Gerstmann-Strässler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) is a rare, inherited brain disorder. It can cause cognitive difficulties, involuntary muscle movements, and difficulty speaking. Share on Pinterest ...

Repetitive head injuries can cause brain cell loss and brain damage among young athletes Contact sports players had neuron loss even if they didn’t develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy Researchers ...

For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test.

Ideomotor apraxia is a neurological disorder that prevents people being able to perform learned movements or tasks, even if they have the physical ability and knowledge of how to do so. Apraxia is a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE, is back in the news after a former high school ...