Neurology / Neuroscience

Phantosmia: What causes olfactory hallucinations?
Phantosmia is when someone thinks they notice a smell that's not there. Sinus problems, seizures, stroke, and schizophrenia can cause phantom smells…
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What to know about epinephrine and norepinephrine
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are chemical messengers that play an important role in the body’s fight or flight response. Although these two…
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What are neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the nervous system. They influence mood, muscle movement, heart rate, and many other functions. Learn…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome: What you need to know
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve of the wrist becomes compressed. This causes tingling, burning, itching, or numbness in the hand.
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Seasonal migraine: What are the triggers and causes?
Some people may find an increase in migraine episodes at different times of the year. Read on for more about how seasonal changes may trigger migraine.
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What to know about COVID-19 and headache relief
Headaches are a common symptom of COVID-19. Learn more about this symptom and the different treatment options available to relieve headaches.
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Can CBD oil treat symptoms of Parkinson's?
CBD oil may help some people with Parkinson’s manage symptoms and reduce medication side effects. However, research has not proven if it works or if…
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Is there a link between narcolepsy and depression?
People with narcolepsy are more likely than others to have depression, but the precise link is still unclear. Learn more here.
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What is benign rolandic epilepsy?
Benign rolandic epilepsy is a common form of childhood epilepsy that usually resolves by adulthood. Learn more.
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What to know about communication disorders
Communication disorders can affect any aspect of a person's communication. They include speech, language, and hearing disorders. Learn more here.
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5 conditions similar to multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) shares many symptoms with other neurological conditions. Here are 5 diseases like MS, their symptoms, and treatment.
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What to know about cerebrovascular disease
Cerebrovascular disease is a group of conditions that includes stroke, transient ischemic attack, aneurysms, and blocked arteries. This article…
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What to know about neuralgia
Neuralgia is a condition that can cause nerve pain. Treatment options include medications and surgery. Learn more about the types of neuralgia here.
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What do sex dreams mean?
Sex dreams are a common and normal occurrence. Though research is ongoing, there are still no clear answers as to why dreams, or sex dreams, occur…
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What painful symptoms are common with multiple myeloma?
Most people with multiple myeloma experience chronic pain, which the condition causes in various ways. Learn more about the pain in multiple myeloma…
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What is transverse myelitis?
Transverse myelitis is a rare neurological condition causing swelling of the spinal cord. Learn more.
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What a flow state is and how to achieve it
Flow is a mental state in which a person becomes totally absorbed in a task. Learn more about flow state, including its benefits and how to achieve it.
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Trait anxiety and state anxiety: What to know
Trait anxiety is a consistent part of a person's personality. It may be related to thinking patterns, brain structure, or brain function.
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Tinnitus: What is this ringing in my ears?
Tinnitus is a ringing, whistling, or another sound in a person's ears that only they can hear. It can be temporary or long term, but there are ways to…
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What to know about femoral neuropathy
Femoral neuropathy involves pain, numbness, and weakness in the thigh that results from damage to the femoral nerve. Common causes are surgery and…
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What to know about frontal lobe epilepsy
Frontal lobe epilepsy is a common condition that causes seizures. Learn more.
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Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT): What to expect
A multiple sleep latency test, or MSLT, can help diagnose sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Learn more here.
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Understanding multiple sclerosis and self-assessment
Understanding multiple sclerosis, its symptoms, and how it can progress helps people to assess themselves for this condition. Learn more about MS here.
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What to know about abdominal epilepsy
Abdominal epilepsy is a rare condition that causes abdominal pain, nausea, confusion, and more. Learn more.
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What to know about deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Parkinson's disease
Deep brain stimulation is a procedure that can help treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Learn more about how it works and the surgery…
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What to know about anosognosia
Anosognosia is a neurological condition that impairs people's awareness of their mental health symptoms. Learn about its causes and symptoms and how…
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What to know about auditory hallucinations
Auditory hallucinations are when a person hears a sound with no observable stimulus. Learn more.
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Multiple sclerosis vs. myasthenia gravis: Differences
What are the differences and similarities between multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis? Read on to learn more about both conditions.
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What to know about dance movement therapy
Dance therapy involves the psychotherapeutic use of dance and movement to improve health. It may help with various conditions, including Parkinson's…
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What to know about HIV neuropathy
Neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves, particularly those on the peripherals. It is very common in people with HIV. Learn more.
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What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to "abnormally absent" feelings or motivations rather than additional, new experiences or behaviors. These…
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Sleep paralysis: Everything you need to know
A person with sleep paralysis will wake up but be unable to move. While it is not a fatal condition, it can cause anxiety and disrupt sleep.
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What to know about a coma
A coma is a deep state of unconsciousness that can result from an injury or illness. In some cases, it lasts for just a few days, but in others, the…
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What is clonus? Everything you need to know
Clonus is a neurological condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions, or spasms, often in a rhythmic pattern. Learn more.
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Burnout: What are the symptoms?
Burnout has numerous possible symptoms, including sleep problems, fatigue, and stress. In some cases, it may lead to other mental health conditions…
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What's to know about proctalgia fugax?
Proctalgia fugax is a sudden anal pain without a clear cause. Learn more about the condition and its treatments here.
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What is a neurologist?
Neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions of the nervous system. Here, learn what conditions they treat and the procedures they…
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What to know about extrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation is a desire to do something that comes from outside oneself. It may come from a potential reward or punishment.
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What to know about Pick's disease
Pick’s disease is a rare type of dementia that affects the frontal lobe and temporal lobe, causing progressive loss of mental function. Learn more…
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Oligoclonal bands and multiple sclerosis: Cerebrospinal fluid proteins
The presence of oligoclonal bands in the cerebrospinal fluid indicates that a person might have multiple sclerosis. Learn more here.
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Neurology / Neuroscience

Phantosmia: What causes olfactory hallucinations?

What to know about epinephrine and norepinephrine

What are neurotransmitters?

Carpal tunnel syndrome: What you need to know

Seasonal migraine: What are the triggers and causes?

What to know about COVID-19 and headache relief

Can CBD oil treat symptoms of Parkinson's?

Is there a link between narcolepsy and depression?

What is benign rolandic epilepsy?

What to know about communication disorders

5 conditions similar to multiple sclerosis

What to know about cerebrovascular disease

What to know about neuralgia

What do sex dreams mean?

What painful symptoms are common with multiple myeloma?

What is transverse myelitis?

What a flow state is and how to achieve it

Trait anxiety and state anxiety: What to know

Tinnitus: What is this ringing in my ears?

What to know about femoral neuropathy

What to know about frontal lobe epilepsy

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT): What to expect

Understanding multiple sclerosis and self-assessment

What to know about abdominal epilepsy

What to know about deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Parkinson's disease

What to know about anosognosia

What to know about auditory hallucinations

Multiple sclerosis vs. myasthenia gravis: Differences

What to know about dance movement therapy

What to know about HIV neuropathy

What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Sleep paralysis: Everything you need to know

What to know about a coma

What is clonus? Everything you need to know

Burnout: What are the symptoms?

What's to know about proctalgia fugax?

What is a neurologist?

What to know about extrinsic motivation

What to know about Pick's disease

Oligoclonal bands and multiple sclerosis: Cerebrospinal fluid proteins