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Neuroscience describes the scientific study of the mechanics of the central nervous system such as its structure, function, genetics and physiology as well as how this can be applied to understand diseases of the nervous system. Neurology is a specialized area of medicine that concerns disorders and diseases of the nervous system ranging from Alzheimer's disease through to infection and personality disorders. Neurology involves diagnosing and treating conditions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. This category includes news on nervous system disorders and discoveries, research related to the brain, memory and how we perceive the environment.
Why does bass make you want to dance?
Listening to a rhythm can produce synchronized rhythms in the brain. According to new research, low-frequency sounds help the brain lock onto the beat.
Multiple sclerosis: Healthful diet tied to lower risk
An Australian multicenter study found that those who ate more vegetables, fish, and other healthful foods had a lower risk of MS than those who ate less.
What to know about brain hypoxia
Brain hypoxia happens when a person’s brain does not receive enough oxygen. A complete lack of oxygen is called anoxia. Brain hypoxia and anoxia are medical emergencies. In this article, we provide an overview of brain hypoxia, when it might happen, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, recovery prospects, and outlook.
Synesthesia: Hearing colors and tasting sounds
People with synesthesia experience unique perceptual cross-overs, such as associating letters or sounds to colors. Learn more about it in this Spotlight.
Do you perceive smells that aren't there?
Some people hallucinate smells. In the first study of its kind, researchers show that phantom odor perception is more common than once thought.
Psychedelic compound triggers near-death experiences
New research shows that DMT, the active ingredient in ayahuasca, has the same effect on the brain as what have been described as 'near-death experiences.'
Signs of concussion in children and toddlers
Concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the warning signs and symptoms of concussion in children and toddlers. In this article, we look at the warning signs, what to do if you think a child has concussion, and we discuss treatment and recovery times.
Do immune cells shape sexual behavior?
A new study conducted in a rat model asks whether changes in one type of immune cell — mast cells — can actually influence individual sexual behavior.
New chemical causes deadly brain cancer to self-destruct
Stroke: Time not the only factor in emergency care
What long-term cannabis use can do to your brain
Herpesvirus may lead to bipolar, depression
How to protect your brain from 'fake news'
Brain area responsible for pessimism found
Epilepsy: New findings 'could change textbooks'
Could probiotics cause 'brain fog' and bloating?
How stress can help you cope with bad news
Spider venom may help treat a serious form of epilepsy
What to know about phantom smells (phantosmia)
Why has my penis gone numb?
Existing drug may prevent Alzheimer's
Anxiety: Hereditary brain chemistry explored
Do brain-training games really work?
Parkinson's disease: Breath test for early diagnosis steps closer
'More potent' Alzheimer's therapy is on its way
Contact sports increase Parkinson's disease risk
Parkinson's gene affects more people than previously thought
Everything you need to know about ice burns
How does cubital tunnel syndrome occur?
Why smells bring back such vivid memories
How liver health impacts the risk of Alzheimer's
Brain stimulation could improve memory while you sleep
What religion does to your brain
Ketamine for Parkinson's? Clinical trial in the works
Chemicals in plastic stunt brain growth in rats
Potential new MS drug could regenerate myelin
Chronic pain: New compound may replace opioids
How to stop shivering
Could beef jerky contribute to manic episodes?
MS: Iron levels in brain 'predict disability'
How emotions may impact tumor growth
What to know about macrocephaly
Cerebral edema: Everything you need to know
Melanoma: Immunotherapy for brain metastases 'doubles survival'
Spinal stroke: Causes, treatment, and outcome
Vitamin D offers no protection against Alzheimer's
How does exercise help consolidate new motor skills?
High blood pressure may increase dementia risk
What is pregabalin?
New chronic fatigue syndrome test is 84 percent accurate
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