A haircut as the cause of shunt dislodgement has not previously been reported. CASE REPORT: Two previously shunted boys presented with shunt dysfunction 1 to 2 days after a haircut during which ...

Lauren Gray is a New York-based writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience covering health, wellness, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The brain interprets these sensory cues to understand what’s going on outside and inside the body. This allows a person to use their body to interact with their surrounding environment and ...

Patients can be born with hydrocephalus or develop it later in life. It is typically treated with a small tube, called a shunt, implanted under the skin which drains fluid from the brain into the ...

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 ...

Cases of norovirus, also known as food poisoning or the stomach bug, have picked up steam across the U.S. The number of suspected or confirmed outbreaks skyrocketed at the end of 2024, with more ...

Charities backing the taskforce - including the British Liver Trust, Pancreatic Cancer UK, The Brain Tumour Charity ... pipe - connects your mouth to your stomach. The UK has one of the highest ...

Every year, somewhere between 19 and 21 million Americans come down with gastroenteritis (aka “stomach flu”), most often caused by a group of pathogens called noroviruses. These infections ...

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 ...