Diseases of the nervous system refer to disorders that affect any part of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord or cranial nerves) or peripheral nervous system. Large-scale analyses of ...

Apr. 3, 2025 — Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain -- it may also impact the heart, according to new research. Scientists suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the ...

The nervous system consists of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (motor nerves, sensory nerves, cranial and spinal nerves, autonomic ganglia ...

What is important is having strategies to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and bring the body back into balance so we can function optimally. Here are a few ways we can do this: ...

Your blinking patterns offer a remarkable window into your nervous system’s current state. From stress responses to cognitive load, dopamine levels to overall neurological health, those tiny eyelid ...

There are four foundational elements for building and maintaining a healthy nervous system. “A healthy nervous system is a nervous system that has a stress response that meets the level of the ...

An American neurologist and an Italian epidemiologist whose work revolutionized the treatment of multiple sclerosis on Saturday won a prestigious Breakthrough Prize, the award nicknamed the ...

Microglial dysfunction is known to contribute to Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that microglial function may be a possible therapeutic target for treating central nervous system diseases.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...