A growing body of research suggests astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells once dismissed as support players, may lead the way ...

Seemingly unrelated diseases and conditions like Alzheimer's disease, obesity, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, and ...

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is revealing why traumatic brain injury increases the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease – and the discovery is pointing to a ...

Traumatic events actually cause distinct behaviors in the brain. Recalling a traumatic episode can make your brain think you are reliving it. The trauma response stems from your brain’s evolved ...

Childhood abuse and neglect are associated with different patterns of change in the human brain and mind as people grow older. A recent study reveals that experiencing high levels of early trauma ...

The issues affecting you. Revealed. Explained. Discussed. Now on WGAL eight InFocus. Hello, I'm Susan Shapiro. March is brain injury awareness month. According to the Brain Injury Association of ...

A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry provides evidence that experiencing abuse or neglect during childhood is linked to specific physical changes in brain structure that vary based on a ...

Concussions are a common injury, responsible for as many as 3 million emergency room visits every year. Children playing ...