To simulate blood flow inside brain aneurysms, researchers from Japan have developed a computational method that combines 4D flow MRI, computational fluid dynamics, and data assimilation, which ...

Mountain adventures promise stunning views and unforgettable memories, but ascending to high elevations triggers profound changes throughout your body.

Acclimatization The major cause of altitude illnesses is going too high too fast. Given time, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. This process is known as ...

Four climbers went up and down Everest in under a week with the help of xenon gas—a record-breaking ascent that has ignited ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow ...

The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 percent of its total energy. To stay within budget, the brain must be highly ...

Study insights could improve current understanding of neurodegenerative diseases as well as interpretations of brain scans.

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Brain swelling, or cerebral edema, is a medical emergency. Learn about the evidence-based treatments doctors use to reduce pressure and protect the brain.

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.

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