Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremors and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on new research suggesting that's because ...

Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They can be primary (originating in the brain) or ...

People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain changes associated with dementia, researchers reported Wednesday in the journal Neurology. Adobe stock/HealthDay Heart disease ...

Brain health is an important part of overall body health. An active and healthy brain is vital for our ability to think, learn, act and communicate. However, an estimated 6.9 million Americans are ...

Researchers find long COVID brain effects vary by country, suggesting many cases may go underrecognized in lower-resource ...

The analysis of nearly 900 participants highlights the importance of the region that transforms thought into movement, ...

Sudden changes in vision deserve immediate attention, as they may represent the first warning signs of serious vascular problems affecting the brain or eyes. Understanding these critical indicators ...

A major international study has uncovered a new biological clue that could help predict dementia long before memory problems arise. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Zhejiang University ...

Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory ...

Time in space affects the body, but research has found that it can also quite literally affect the mind, prompting questions ...