Neuroscience

The essence of who you are begins in the brain. Together with the spinal cord and miles of nerves, the central nervous system directs our every thought, sensation and action. Get connected and learn about amazing advances in neurosciences.

Here’s your wakeup call

Doctors warn of sleep apnea’s outsized role in aggravating—and in some cases creating—a host of ailments.

If you can’t stay off social media, maybe it’s in your genes

DNA differences substantially influence how individuals interact with the media.

Patient Story

‘This is the guy that saved my life and my baby’s life’

After surviving an aneurysm while pregnant, miracle patient Anna Weeber introduces her newborn to her neurosurgeon.

Take note of these stress-busting tips

Relax, breathe and feel your muscles melt with these top 5 strategies.

Fitter seniors may have healthier brains

Study finds link between memory and strong hearts and lungs.

Patient Story

Day in the life of Fix

Police dog Fix and the 'guy at the other end of the leash' bring comfort and smiles to patients, staff and visitors.

Jet lag a drag on pro baseball players

Study found traveling across time zones linked to poorer pitching, slower running.

What’s it going to take—a break?

The time to think about bone health is now.

Unlocking love hormone secrets

Kisspeptin is pretty powerful stuff. Learn what it means for romance and fertility.

‘It’s absolutely exciting’

New device gives rehabilitation patients and staff a backboard boost.

Patient Story

‘Extraordinarily gratifying’

A new study finds cancer death rates in the U.S. dropped 20 percent.

Restless legs? Beware stroke risk

Patients with severe restless legs syndrome should keep risk factors in check.