Menopause reshapes the brain in surprising ways — but it may also reveal the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt.

Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as ...

Share on Pinterest An observational study examines how age-related changes to white matter in the brain could impact recovery following a stroke. Rosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images ...

Imagine your brain as a bustling city with millions of interconnected highways carrying information at lightning speed. Now picture what happens when a major earthquake hits, destroying some of those ...

A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.

A study, published in August in the journal Alcohol, focused on how long-term abstinence can undo the effects of cortical thinning in the brain among those with alcohol use disorder. “Several ...

Alicia Beveridge, a 41-year-old fitness instructor from Australia, opens up to PEOPLE about her life-changing procedure and ...

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a new study. "Concussion can have long-term ...

Dr. Homoud Aldahash sat three meters away from his patient as he removed a brain tumor via a robot.

A study of more than 500 people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their caregivers, co-led by researchers at Mass ...

For many people who have “recovered” from COVID-19, the illness lingers as brain fog: forgotten appointments, lost words mid-sentence, a mind that feels wrapped in cotton. A growing body of brain ...