Sometimes called a “pacemaker for the brain,” this nerve connects the brain to most major organ systems in your body. For ...

If you've been struggling with menopause-related mental fogginess, we've got exciting news: Cutting-edge research suggests ...

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be ...

In another new UAB study, 15 minutes of stimulation before a 45-minute session with a physical therapist made lasting improvements in symptoms for patients with Parkinson’s disease. In both studies, ...

More than 1 million people across the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the brain, ...

To rapidly transmit electrical signals in the brain, the long nerve fibers are insulated by specialized cells called oligodendrocytes. These cells also respond to the electrical signals of active ...

Ever feel so stressed you're equal parts wired and tired? Busy, modern life means many of us live stuck in a "fight or flight" state, even when we're safe. Luckily, it's possible to get back into ...

In order to understand brain diseases, neuroscientists try to untangle the intricate nerve fibre labyrinth of our brain. Before analysing brain tissue under a microscope, it is often soaked in ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves that emerge directly from the brain and are responsible for many functions, including movement and ...

Scientists once thought flavanols helped the brain via absorption, but a new study suggests their astringent taste may ...