Headache is common among patients diagnosed with pituitary adenoma (PA). There are still controversies regarding the headache presentation, pathophysiology and outcome after treatment in these ...

Your diaphragm contracts rhythmically and involuntarily (such as during sleep) due to signals from your brain. You can also voluntarily contract ... can have some minor variations in the diaphragm's ...

Although no single food can improve mental sharpness, focus, and memory, some research shows that a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of omega-3 fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is important ...

There are two brain structures that regulate cortisol production: the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. When cortisol levels are insufficient, the brain releases stimulating hormones ...

A man with paralysis who had electrodes implanted in his brain can pilot a virtual drone through an obstacle course simply by imagining moving his fingers. His brain signals are interpreted by an ...

Pituitary diseases are disorders affecting the pituitary gland that ultimately affect the secretion of pituitary hormones. The most frequent conditions are acromegaly (growth hormone excess ...

Could it be possible that someone is a better reader because of their brain anatomy? A study published in Neuroimage shows the brain structure of readers, explaining why some people excel at reading.

Many non-mammalian vertebrates like fish, however, are known to detect color and brightness with the pineal gland, which is part of the brain. An Osaka Metropolitan University research group has ...

By embedding threads containing electrodes within the human brain, the company’s device allows paralyzed patients to engage with digital devices through their thoughts. Arbaugh, for example ...

Your brain has a lot of work to do, constantly balancing tasks while conserving energy. If you understand how the human brain decides what to pay attention to—and what to ignore—your public ...