The cerebellum, often called the little brain, plays a much bigger role in language processing than once believed. Located at ...

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people ...

People with spinal cord injuries often lose some or all their limb function. In most patients, the nerves in their limbs work ...

Climber Alex Honnold is set to scale one of the world's tallest buildings without any ropes or safety nets.

A surprising new brain study suggests that remembering life events and recalling facts may rely on the same neural machinery.

New research suggests menopause is associated with brain volume loss in key regions tied to memory and emotions, along with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

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The first light to pass through a human head may mark the start of a brain scan revolution. In a discovery that could reshape how we view and understand the human brain, researchers have successfully ...

Multiple sclerosis, a complex neurological condition affecting nearly 3 million people worldwide, has long been characterized by its elusiveness. Even as medical imaging technology has advanced ...