Serving as the essential bridge between the brain and the spinal cord, the brainstem regulates critical bodily functions ...

When I started studying neurosurgery, what I found difficult was memorizing brain anatomy.Even after reading textbooks, it ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region. Previous research has ...

On the Gut-Brain AxisThe gut-brain axis refers to the bidirectional influence between the brain and the gut via the nervous, ...

The gut-brain axis is a two-way biochemical hotline, with messages zipping back and forth all day long. When the gut is ...

A new study is the first to show that two of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other people feel, have distinct origins in the ...

Nuts and seeds: Walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds provide healthy fats and other nutrients that support overall metabolic ...

White matter and gray matter are distinct types of areas of the brain. Both are essential for thinking skills, emotions, and muscle movement. You may have heard the terms “gray matter” and “white ...

Share on Pinterest To boost your mood and brain function, a gentle 10-minute jog may be enough, a new study suggests. somethingway/ Getty Images Exercise benefits both body and brain health, but how ...

A recent study suggests that the human brain emerges from two separate organs, a discovery that may impact future treatments ...

(karetoria/Moment RF/Getty Images) It started as a supplement for athletes, and now scientists are investigating the benefits of creatine for more than just muscle. According to preliminary evidence, ...