It works by switching off nociceptors in the peripheral nervous system, and therefore preventing pain signals getting to the brain. This represents a potential new breakthrough in a world which has ...

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden hit, jolt, or impact on the head or body, leading to rapid movement of the brain inside the skull.

Cooney was slated to defend his British Boxing Board of Control Celtic super featherweight title last Saturday in Belfast ...

Brad Jenson fell from the second floor of his barn in October. What followed was a trip to a busy trauma center that serves a ...

Brad Jenson fell from the second floor of his barn in October. What followed was a trip to a busy trauma center that serves a ...

This influx of calcium at the contact site attracts and activates a kinase called CaMKII, a protein known to be important in ...

A new baby’s arrival is usually a momentous occasion to celebrate. In Nigeria, a baby’s first traditional bath is considered sacred and significant. Most cultures around the world have unique customs ...

A University of Ottawa neuroscientist has led a Canadian research team to reveal important new insights into the activation ...

The magic of movies and television usually relies on careful planning, choreography, and a lot of safety measures on set.

Imagine wrapping a fragile glass in bubble wrap before placing it inside a box. If the box is dropped, the bubble wrap absorbs some of the impact. That’s essentially how Guardian Caps, the padded ...

Witness accounts noted in the study claim the saint had struck his head when a tree had fallen on his way to Naples, Italy.

After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at the University of South Florida as a ...