A team led by Duke computer scientist Cynthia Rudin created the tool with artificial intelligence. The simple scorecard, used in hospitals everywhere, saves lives. In hospital intensive care units, ...

About ten years ago, scientists began exploring an unconventional idea for studying the brain: using bioluminescent light to ...

Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, and resilient as you age.

Who needs a crystal ball when you’ve got artificial intelligence? Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a potentially game-changing AI tool capable of detecting subtle changes in brain ...

Lots of studies have shown that getting a good night’s rest (seven to eight hours) is associated with better memory and other ...

A routine brain scan can look clear but still leave surgeons guessing. Two benign tumors near the pituitary gland often appear nearly identical on MRI. Choose the wrong one, and the entire surgical ...

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt in response to thoughts, experiences and outside stimuli, essentially ...

A research team at the University of Toronto in Canada has developed a set of miniature magnet-powered tools that could revolutionize keyhole brain surgery, offering faster recovery, reduced pain, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. The biohacking market is projected to reach $69 billion by ...

Some brain tumors are invasive, with tentacle-like borders that can resemble healthy brain tissue but infiltrate it, making it very difficult for doctors to be certain that they’ve removed all of the ...

The human brain undergoes significant development during the final prenatal months and through the first year of life. And while scientists have begun to map the developmental trajectories of this ...