I moved out from my wife and children and wanted to throw myself off bridge. But getting a dog saved me from the depths of depression ...

Chronic pain and illness are often accompanied by cognitive difficulties known as “brain fog,” characterized by an inability ...

NPR's health reporters followed the emerging science on what keeps our brains and our minds healthy. Here are highlights of ...

24-year-old Chee Ming Heng faced a life-altering diagnosis of moyamoya disease, a rare brain disorder, after experiencing stroke-like symptoms on his first day of work experience. The disease ...

often caused by an infection), which could be identified with brain imaging or LP, can cause changes in behavior. Some types of liver disease can cause mental status changes that can seem similar to ...

While the DSM-5 focuses on mental disorders, conditions involving the mind and brain are often inseparable. For this reason, the DSM-5 also covers conditions like dementia that may be purely ...

Previous editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR) prohibited new diagnoses in adults. However, the 5th edition of the DSM-5-TR ...

This could open new avenues for treating serious brain diseases such as epilepsy. Mitochondria, known as the powerhouses of cells, are crucial for supplying the brain with energy. When mitochondrial ...

You’re trying to focus on work, but every time you stare at your computer a thought pops into your brain and distracts you. Before you know it you’re scrolling through social media or replying ...

Scientists uncover key proteins driving brain aging, offering critical insights into timing interventions to preserve brain health and combat neurodegenerative disorders. Study: Plasma proteomics ...