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Epilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expected

Epileptic seizures can probably not be predicted by changes in brain wave patterns that were previously assumed to be characteristic precursors.

True lies: How letter patterns color perceptions of truth

Cause-and-effect statements may seem more true if the initial letters in the words are in alphabetical order because the human brain prefers patterns that follow familiar sequences.

Brain anatomy changes with maturation to adolescence

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers piece together a road map of typical brain development in children during a critical window of maturation.

Studies link air pollution to mental health issues in children

Three new studies highlight the relationship between air pollution and mental health in children.

More efficient drug delivery within the brain by utilizing LAT1

According to a new study the distribution of drug molecules within the brain can be improved by utilizing LAT1, which is expressed highly in the brain.

Menopausal night sweats linked with cognitive dysfunction

Experts frequently tout the value of a good night’s sleep. However, a new study casts doubt on the value of sleep time suggesting that women who experience night sweats are more vulnerable to cognitive dysfunction as their sleep duration increases.

What to know about generalized anxiety disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition in the United States. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options here.

‘Push-pull’ dynamic in brain network is key to stopping seizures

Researchers have discovered that the spreading of seizures through the brain can be suppressed depending on the amount of pressure within the brain, an important discovery that may revolutionize the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy.

Even mother’s mild depressive symptoms affect the child’s emotional well-being

Even mild long-term depressive symptoms among mothers are connected with emotional problems among small children such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness and anxiety.

Why are harsh sounds so unbearable for the human brain?

New research identifies which sounds are unbearable for the human brain and explains why we perceive them as such, uncovering complex neural connections.