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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, leading to a sudden loss of consciousness and a cessation of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Without prompt intervention, such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or defibrillation, SCA can lead to death within minutes.

Why do we laugh when tickled but are unable to tickle ourselves? Neuroscience has the answer.

Scientists made the surprise discovery while examining the body of a man who was killed in the ancient city of Herculaneum

A young man killed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE was likely overcome by a fast-moving cloud of gas at a temperature of more than 500°C in a process that transformed fragments of his brain into glass, according to new research.

Federal health officials are trying to tell if this year's harsh flu season led to an increase in a rare but dangerous brain complication in children

Do you think you have sharp eyes and a creative mind? Well, let’s put that to the test with a fun and tricky optical illusion! This adorable hamster is busy baking bread in both images, but there are three small differences hidden within them. Only a person with great attention…

Fiery ash cloud that dissipated quickly was likely first deadly event during Mount Vesuvius eruption

The new study on the "glass brain" from Herculaneum is the latest episode in a long-running academic dispute.

‘Spending my birthday filled with love and gratitude,’ he wrote. ‘Wishing you all the same, today & everyday!’