Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work ...

A brain disorder, also known as a neurological disorder, simply means a condition affecting the brain, spinal cord, or nerves that impairs a person’s ability to function in daily activities, with ...

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is revealing why traumatic brain injury increases the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease – and the discovery is pointing to a ...

Bleeding occurs when trauma damages a blood vessel. When that trauma involves your head—whether the scalp, skull, or brain—it’s considered a head injury. These head injuries range in severity from a ...

Laughter is commonly associated with happiness, joy, and overall well-being, often serving as a natural expression of positive emotion that strengthens social connections and reduces stress. However, ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have uncovered how and why traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease, and their work suggests a potential way to ...

Lacey W. Heinsberg receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Amery Treble-Barna receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. A newly discovered biological signal in the ...

A four–amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown powerful brain-protective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury. Delivered through a standard IV, it zeroes in on injured brain tissue, ...