"The idea that there was a 'good' side and a 'bad' side in a healthy brain—rather than two sides doing different things—seemed absurd to me," Sainburg said. "We know that in language production, the ...

After a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful—it can “refresh” parts of itself. Researchers analyzing brain scans from over 500 stroke survivors found that while the damaged side of ...

The lipid Lysophosphatidic acid, or LPA, has attracted attention as a molecule that may exacerbate chronic pain. LPA is ...

In 2006, Kevin Sheth was a 27-year-old neurology resident in Boston, at both Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In that role, he did rotations within their neurology ...

Acupuncture shows promise for stroke recovery, promoting neuroplasticity and motor function improvements, according to ...

A brain stroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition that can strike suddenly, often without prior warning. However, the body usually shows certain early signs that, if ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor had a stroke and received a "clot buster" medication. Then, I found out my uncle had a surgery after a stroke. Can you help me understand different kinds of stroke ...

During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding into the brain. The first treatment for stroke is to potentially offer a ...