Neurology

Researchers studied hundreds of thousands of people in Utah, who had families dating back to the 19th century.

Past studies have suggested high body fat could be linked to neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.

“We found that people who hold radical political beliefs have worse metacognition than those with more moderate views,” said the study's lead author.

Scientists studied almost 30,000 men to pinpoint potentially memory-saving foods.

Why does time race by when you're in a hurry but lag when you're bored?

Researchers believe the levels of estrogen which the body creates during pregnancy could explain this association.

Our experiences and genetics shape our brains, according to neuropsychologists

Scientists believe even drinking in moderation can have a negative affect on how the body generates energy.

Researchers investigated how music lessons affect language skills.

The team think their imaging technique might help doctors spot concussions and aneurysms.

Being transgender is a trait comparable to being left-handed, according to an expert.

This finding could pave the way for Alzheimer's treatment and biomarkers for early diagnosis.

Even a reptile brain will respond to a melody.

What is life like for a brain in a jar?

Is CRISPR the miracle we've been hoping for to treat genetic brain diseases?

He immediately began to experience severe symptoms after eating just one "Carolina Reaper" pepper.

Hof—better known as "The Iceman"—credits his unusual ability to a set of self-developed techniques dubbed the "Wim Hof Method," or WHM.

The study contradicts common assumptions about when a brain reaches the point of no return.

Patients undergoing brain surgery gave researchers the perfect opportunity to study how thoughts move.

Tinnitus can include not just ringing in the ears, but buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing or clicking.

New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology suggest that exercising twice a week could help keep the mind sharp.

Early-stage trials showed many encouraging signs.

Here's what's going on inside your head when you hum a song, and why this knowledge is so important for medicine.

Challenges can be fun, but they can also be very disorienting.

The change in position causes blurry vision, migraines and other symptoms.

The seat of fear may be in a different place than previously thought.

The team thinks the hormones dopamine and oxytocin could influence the relationship between sex and brain function.

The active ingredient THC appears to restore brain function in older mice to similar levels seen in young mice.

Researchers looking at the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs found increased neural signals in the brain scans of people given them.

New findings suggest dreaming is not confined to REM sleep, challenging our understanding of the mechanisms involved.