Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns talked to a neurosurgeon at UPMC about the connection between the brain and spinal cord and when ...

It's only during the last few decades that neuroglia, a diverse group of cells found in the brain that perform a variety of ...

Emulsifiers are additives that help oil and water mix, making smoother food products. But they may carry a big downside for ...

The many benefits of jogging extend to your body, brain, and overall well-being. Jogging aids heart health and weight loss, ...

A breakthrough pill hoped to help thousands of people give up smoking is due to be rolled out on the NHS. Varenicline – made ...

Eat Foods That Prevent Stroke A healthy, balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and low-fat dairy can help prevent stroke. These foods also help manage weight and prevent ...

There are two types—ischemic and hemorrhagic. In an ischemic stroke, a blood vessel becomes blocked and the brain becomes ...

Researchers said people should avoid alcohol altogether after finding that routinely drinking, even in small quantities, can ...

Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a study.

The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just ...

The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or in public, up to 10 minutes after the arrest, the better the chances of ...