Pain is an example of an important sensory neuron. When you feel pain from a hot pan or a sharp pin, you are sending sensory information via sensory neurons up to the brain. The flow of electrical ...

In a U.K. medical first, 40-year-old Ruvimbo Kaviya successfully underwent a procedure to remove a tumor through her eye socket. Kaviya was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2023. Before the diagnosis, ...

Although no single food can improve mental sharpness, focus, and memory, some research shows that a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of omega-3 fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is important ...

Here’s what the research shows. Share on Pinterest Illustration by Brittany England There are plenty of reasons to practice gratitude, including benefits to your overall mental health and well ...

The brain interprets these sensory cues to understand what’s going on outside and inside the body. This allows a person to use their body to interact with their surrounding environment and ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

A man with paralysis who had electrodes implanted in his brain can pilot a virtual drone ... a virtual drone by thought alone, and with practice he could skilfully pilot it through an obstacle ...

Brain oxygen-level dependent (BOLD ... Participants received instructions and practice for the meditation task prior to the MRI scan. If participants required vision correction, MRI-safe goggles at ...

Could it be possible that someone is a better reader because of their brain anatomy? A study published in Neuroimage shows the brain structure of readers, explaining why some people excel at reading.