The hippocampus (named after the Latin word for seahorse) is a small bundle of nerve cells found deep in the brain. It is responsible for short and long-term memory, converting short-term memory to ...

A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that brain imaging could help identify who is most likely to benefit from MDMA as a treatment for trauma-related symptoms. In a randomized clinical ...

A recent study of young adults in Israel found that a 20 mg dose of methylphenidate reduces choice impulsivity in men, but not in women, immediately after taking the drug. In men, the drug’s effects ...

After reading your recent column regarding amitriptyline and memory issues, I confirmed that nortriptyline could cause the ...

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham trialed stereotactic (targeted) brain-directed radiation in 100 patients with small cell lung cancer and brain metastases, finding they ...

Common symptoms include headaches, seizures, persistently feeling sick, vomiting and drowsiness, mental or behavioural ...