Shown are MRI scans of a Huntington’s disease (HD) sufferer’s brain (left) and a normal brain (right). In the HD brain, many brain cells have died and fluid (black areas) has filled in those ...

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published online in Neurology.

Brain-imaging experiments reveal how we process expectations about actions of others when making decisions Jan 30, 2025 Our brains are powerful—but secretive—forecasters of video virality ...

A brain scan can’t detect bipolar disorder. Mental health professionals typically use diagnostic interviews. Brain scans are still important for bipolar disorder research. MRI and CT scans can ...

Because of this, healthcare providers have increasingly turned to brain scans for select patients in recent years. But when should women consider getting one, and what specific conditions can it ...

A study using brain scans found that pain perception decreased when participants were shown a certain kind of video. Participants reported reduced pain levels while viewing them, which was backed ...