Brain and Nervous System News

People tend to plot ahead several moves even when they face an unpredictable opponent and have no hope of controlling the outcome, according to social experiments studying human nature.

Researchers are looking at the brains of older women to study their connections with their grandchildren.

A few bad actors who lie all the time may be skewing long-touted statistics making the rest of us look more dishonest than we really are.

Our taste buds really can tell when sweets contain calorie-free sugar substitutes, according to a new study, offering a possible reason for dislike of ‘diet’ treats.

The brain cells that nourish neurons also release toxins that can destroy the very cells they feed, leading to neurodegenerative diseases.

People remember events earlier in childhood than previously thought, according to new research that shows recall can be as early as age 2 and a half.

A small, preliminary study shows young soccer players have more head impacts during practices but experience more severe head impacts during games.

That flash of familiarity we feel when we see someone we know appears to be coming from a part of the brain that is working for this sole purpose, say scientists who discovered a new class of cells.

Dreams can feel random and disjointed but might actually serve a higher function, helping you prepare for what's ahead, according to new research findings.

The unusual sights and sounds we experience in our dreams might not be random, and could play a role in the way we learn, according to new scientific findings.

Increased helmet use and construction of dedicated bike lanes in cities have helped reduce cases of serious brain injuries.

A microchip implanted in the brain has allowed a paralyzed man to communicate by text at speeds that approach the typical smartphone user.

More teens are self-reporting sports-related concussions, yet visits to the ER for these traumatic head injuries fell between 2012 and 2018.

Regular coffee consumption can enhance concentration and improve motor control and alertness by inducing functional and connectivity changes in the brain, a new imaging study shows.

After a concussion, women may be at heightened risk of lasting physical and mental symptoms, a new study finds.

Researchers have identified a group of biomarkers in saliva that successfully diagnosed concussion in professional male rugby players.

The brain may play a role in so-called broken heart syndrome, a new study suggests. Formally known as Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), it's a temporary -- but potentially deadly -- heart condition brought on by stressful situations and emotions.

When people die some cells in their brains go on for hours, even getting more active and growing to gargantuan proportions, new research shows.

Researchers think they've figured out why fiction can so strongly affect a person's reality, thanks to a brain study using the fantasy TV show "Game of Thrones."

Liza, 7, has raised about $15,000 selling lemonade for 25 cents a glass and an online crowdsourcing page had brought in more than $350,000 from nearly 7,000 donors as of Friday morning.

Concussions can increase the long-term risk of a wide range of sleep disorders, a new study indicates.

The Q-Collar applies compressive force to the neck and increases blood volume to help reduce movement of the brain, which may occur because of hits to the head.

A new study suggests helping your brain stay sharp with age may be as simple as changing up the food on your plate at dinnertime.

When people disagreed, sensory areas of the brain were less active while there was increased activity brain areas that handle higher order executive functions, such as reasoning.

Researchers analyzed data from almost 1,000 middle-aged and older U.S. adults who took part in a national study. The upshot: Being upbeat pays dividends.