The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

Links between Lou Gehrig's disease, CTE and brain injury becoming apparent. John Doherty ... Those moderately deficient were able to attain normal levels on 4,000 IU per day, ...

Objective To provide a critical review of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) ... have CTE.11, 34–36 The original publications37, 38 introduced changes in the clinical features and the ...

There is a continuing debate in developmental neuroscience about the importance of activity-dependent processes. The relatively delayed rate of development of the human brain, compared with that ...

Objectives The aim of this review was to systematically investigate long-term brain health in retired rugby players.Methods Six databases were systematically searched from inception to January 2018 ...

Brain swelling, or cerebral edema, is a medical emergency. Learn about the evidence-based treatments doctors use to reduce ...

While chemotherapy can be lifesaving, it also damages DNA and leads to cognitive issues known as "chemo brain." These effects ...

CTE is a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head injuries. It’s been seen in boxers, American footballers, rugby players , and increasingly in other contact sports like soccer or MMA.

The study also finds significantly higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in 2024 samples compared to 2016 samples, and higher levels in brains from people diagnosed with dementia.

A new study has revealed compelling evidence that brain criticality—a dynamic balance between neural excitation and ...

Could we replace the brain with computer chips? Reality is much more complex and the brain seems to be much more than just a ...