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New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms — like exclusion from group chats — can trigger PTSD-level distress. Nearly 90% of teens experienced som…

A new, incision-free technique developed at UVA Health to treat debilitating brain lesions called cerebral cavernous malformations, or cavernomas, has shown great promise in early testing, halting the growth of the lesions almost entirely.

Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial.

Sleeping nine hours or more per night is associated with worse cognitive performance, and it is even more the case for those with depression.

A research team has demonstrated how the energy levels of individual neurons in the brain change during so-called spreading depolarizations — waves of activity that occur in various brain disorders. The findings provide important foundations for under…

One of the world’s leading causes of irreversible vision loss could begin with elevated eye pressure, according to a recent study.

That ‘aha’ moment when you come back to a puzzle and immediately figure it out? Something fascinating is going on in your brain. A new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging shows that these flashes of insight aren’t just satisfying — they …

A pioneering research study details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works primarily by signaling the brain to improve liver function.

A transient ischemic attack, also known as a mini-stroke, is typically defined as a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes symptoms that go away within a day, but a new study finds that people who have this type of stroke may also ha…

For millions of people around the world with essential tremor, everyday activities from eating and drinking to dressing and doing basic tasks can become impossible. This common neurological movement disorder causes uncontrollable shaking, most often in…