New studies show that astrocytes, long thought to be support cells in the brain, are crucial intermediaries for relaying messages to neurons.

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Last week, the United Nations warned more than 14,000 babies would die of malnutrition in 48 hours if Israel continued to block aid from entering Gaza. After the figure was widely reported, that ...

An updated framework for addressing traumatic brain injury places the focus on the acute phase, while considering internal, external and modifying factors that influence outcomes from these events, ...

FDA approves first blood test for Alzheimer's detection. Simple blood draw replaces expensive scans and spinal taps.

The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and ...