Boys' IQs may be impacted by moms' pregnancy stress levels
Researchers in Denmark found that increased cortisol, a stress hormone, in the third trimester may have a lasting impact on boys aged seven.
Eye change reveals if someone's focused, scientists say
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington found that our pupils dilate when we're concentrating.
Woman's shocking experience sparks debate about "sexism in healthcare"
Dr. Erin Newins said she was "completely dismissed" by her neurologist after waiting months to be seen.
Neuroscientists reveal link between your brain and what you eat
Research reveals a connection between BMI and the brain states necessary to achieve a goal, such as eating healthy foods.
Scientists discover possible new treatment for Alzheimer's
The treatment works by restoring the activity of our brain's own cellular cleanup crew.
"Doctors told me I was dying"—22-year-old woman became disabled overnight
Sydney Bennett was left "disabled overnight" after experiencing a surge of Functional Neurological Disorder symptoms.
Neuroscientists say new brain map could help tackle disorders
The research offers hope to millions of patients suffering with Parkinson's disease, OCD, dystonia and Tourette's syndrome.
Wendy Williams video divides internet amid dementia diagnosis
Clips from the new Lifetime documentary "Where Is Wendy Williams?" have sparked discussion on social media.
Wendy Williams' aphasia diagnosis sparks vaccine conspiracy theories
Williams' medical team this week announced that the TV personality has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Scientists discover cause of nighttime urination
Nocturia can lead to loss of sleep, and therefore increase the risk of several health issues as a result.
Scientists may have found why older people "prefer to dress in bold colors"
"Our findings might also help explain why our color preferences may alter as we age," a neuroscientist said.
Teenage girl left with paralyzed vocal cords from COVID in first-ever case
An otherwise healthy 15-year-old was hooked up to a surgical device to open her windpipe for 15 months after her diagnosis.
Psychologists find sleep can distort our memories
When asked to remember a list of words, people who had slept were better at remembering the list, but also had more false memories of related words.
Scientists test brain cholesterol link to Alzheimer's-like damage
A drug that reduces cholesterol levels in brain cells may reduce neurodegeneration caused by Alzheimer's-associated proteins.
Weapon against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's may lie in common kitchen waste
Coffee grounds contain a special substance that may protect neurons against toxins that trigger neurodegenerative diseases.
Neuroscientists discover women and men handle sleep deprivation differently
Male and female rodents have been discovered to handle the effects of sleep deprivation differently, possibly due to differing hormones.
Scientists make breakthrough in detecting early Alzheimer's
"The disease starts to develop 20 years before the onset of symptoms, so it's important to detect it early," Per Nilsson said.
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Study could help identify "coma" patients more likely to recover
Researchers have identified the potential source of a bizarre phenomenon known as "hidden consciousness" that is seen in patients with brain injuries.
Why do people freeze? Mini strokes, panic attacks and other reasons
After Mitch McConnell's freeze-up on Wednesday, many have been left wondering what might have caused the episode.
How one glass of wine a day could damage your brain, from a neuroscientist
"Even people who drink once a week will see that their brains shrink. So why should you do that to yourself?" said Friederike Fabritius.
Three things to avoid to protect your brain, according to a neuroscientist
"Avoiding my phone in the morning is by far the most difficult task for me on the list," Emily McDonald told Newsweek.
The best time to wake up to improve your memory, from a neuroscientist
Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our health and memory, a neuroscientist tells Newsweek.
What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis endures "cruel disease"
Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, is a group of incurable neurological disorders that primarily affect language, personality and behavior.
Can exercise really prevent dementia in later life?
Newsweek reached out to experts to find out whether exercise really is the best medicine to help prevent dementia, and one specific exercise can help the most.
Mom dubbed the real-life "50 First Dates" after traumatic brain injury
"Over the course of a couple of hours, I lost my memory," Nesh Pillay told Newsweek.
Montana Grizzly bears acting strangely from highly pathogenic virus killed
In a world first, the three grizzly bears were found to have a form of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
What is stiff-person syndrome? Céline Dion diagnosed with incurable illness
"I have to admit it's been a struggle," Dion said on Instagram. "All I know is singing. It's what I've done all my life and it's what I love to do the most."
"I can taste names, some are delicious"
Henry Gray tells Newsweek about living with a very rare neurological condition that mixes up his senses in this original essay.