Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Though migraine is often referred to as a "headache," it is actually a complex ...

People who survive overdoses are far more likely to have a brain injury than the general population. I've been wondering if ...

A new report suggests many people may have alcohol-related brain damage. This condition affects daily life. Experts say ...

Alcohol use disorder is very common. It affects more than 14 million adults in the U.S -- about 1 out of every 18 people in this age group. Yet this condition, sometimes called alcoholism, alcohol ...

A cancer biologist explains the broad harmful effects of alcohol on your health, and how it is the third-leading preventable ...

A study of long-distance runners shows the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt—by burning its own fat. A marathon taxes more than just muscles—it pushes the brain to its metabolic limits.

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

Blame cell death and fungi for brain decay, not TikTok. TikTok won't really make your brain rot. That doesn't happen until after death. While most brains rot quickly, researchers have found a ...

Billy Joel reveals his rare brain disease diagnosis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, forcing tour cancellations and sparking concern among fans.

Chronic alcohol use depletes nutrients—and poor nutrition increases risk for alcohol dependence. Learn how diet, brain ...

In less than a week, Indiana is set to execute Benjamin Ritchie, a man with significant brain damage due to Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (pFAS) and exposure to multiple neurotoxins, even though ...

In less than a week, Indiana is set to execute Benjamin Ritchie, a man with significant brain damage due to Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (pFAS) and exposure to multiple neurotoxins, even though no ...