Imagine seeing a furry, four-legged animal that meows. Mentally, you know what it is, but the word "cat" is stuck on the tip of your tongue.

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The default mode network (DMN) is a set of interconnected brain regions known to be most active when humans are awake but not ...

We can have the best treatment possible, but at the same time, we need to take care of the patient and the brain healing process in supporting the family. Because it is your brain, it is your ...

Wet dandruff—or dandruff associated with an oily scalp—happens when extra sebum (oil) production on the scalp combines with ...

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in those who are age 50 or older. In fact, almost 20 million people in the U.S. have some type of age-related macular ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression ...

A pioneering new treatment promises to tackle a wider range ... The hope is that these devices could make it possible to cure complex brain tumours, eliminate cancers that have metastasised ...

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 ...

If your child does have a brain tumor, advanced pediatric neurosurgery can offer effective treatment and a successful recovery for the majority of young patients who have this rare condition. The team ...