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Oliver Sacks was a maverick physician obsessed with solving his patients' neurological issues with bold, unconventional methods.

The findings could offer a new way of managing pain

Academics from the universities of Exeter and Vienna monitored the brains of 49 people as they received small electric shocks.

He’s looking ‘brilliant, happy and healthy’ following the development, keepers say

The TV presenter is to introduce a new film detailing Brain Tumour Research’s breakthroughs.

It'll break the procrastination cycle, too

After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or a chocolate bar – can be strong. Research shows that these ultra-processed, high-calorie foods play a significant role in the development of obesity, but the lasting…

Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay

Learning a new language later in life can be a frustrating, almost paradoxical experience. On paper, our more mature and experienced adult brains should make learning easier, yet it is illiterate toddlers who acquire languages with apparent ease, not adults.

Birth is one of the most critical moments in a person’s life. During this transition, a baby moves from receiving oxygen through the umbilical cord to breathing on their own. Most of the time this shift happens smoothly, but when something goes wrong the consequences can be devastating.

A British family is facing a nightmare holiday from hell after their 19-month-old daughter suffered a brain hemorrhage in Mexico.