
Nerve Damage Might Explain Chronic Pain
New clues to fibromyalgia's origins could crack the case of chronic pain
Stephani Sutherland is a neuroscientist and science journalist based in southern California. She wrote about the causes of long COVID in our March 2023 issue. Follow her on X @SutherlandPhD

Nerve Damage Might Explain Chronic Pain
New clues to fibromyalgia's origins could crack the case of chronic pain

How Yoga Changes the Brain
The ancient practice promotes growth in brain regions for self-awareness

A Nasal Spray Promises to Prevent PTSD
Delivering a signaling protein to the brain after trauma staved off PTSD symptoms in rats

Concussions' Lingering Effects Linked to Hormone Deficiency
The finding may explain why even seemingly mild concussions can give rise to persistent maladies

Scientists Develop Early-Warning System for Alzheimer's Disease

Can Caresses Protect the Brain from Stroke?
Neurons cut off by a stroke may have the inherent ability to reroute blood flow and save themselves

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Could Ease Pain
Altering brain activity with magnetic fields may relieve chronic pain

Faulty Sleep Mechanism Might Cause Trauma to Linger
Traumatic memories persist when our nighttime memory-erasing process fails

Bright Screens Could Delay Bedtime
Using a tablet or computer in the late evening disrupts the body's melatonin production

A Daily Glass of Wine Is Okay during Pregnancy
Moms' moderate drinking does not affect kids' cognition

How Chronic Pain Affects Memory and Mood
Constant discomfort may halt neuron growth in the hippocampus

Blood-Flow Changes Cause Brain Freeze
Cold drinks cause a major artery in the skull to dilate

Optical Illusion Relieves Arthritis Pain
Arthritis pain is reduced by mirror reflections of healthier joints

Mood Drug Can Both Cause and Relieve Anxiety
Hormone's opposite effects underscore the complexities of mood disorders

How Exercise Jogs the Brain
Physical activity boosts cognition by improving neurons' power supply

When Viruses Invade the Brain
Neurodegenerative diseases may result from a nasal infection