The Effects of Smartphone Usage on the Brain
Here’s what researchers know about how smartphones affect your mind.
Category: Neurology
Multiple Sclerosis Won’t Keep Him Off the Road
Victor Texeira rides his bike 30 miles per day, five days a week. This is quite an athletic feat for anyone, but it is especially impressive given that he has multiple sclerosis (MS).
FDA Approves Groundbreaking Rescue Treatment for Cluster Seizures
The nasal spray is the first medication approved in more than 20 years to treat this symptom of epilepsy.
Treatment Brings Hope to Children Facing Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a...
Neurologists can treat spinal muscular atrophy with a new and powerful drug.
Children's Health, Neurology, Pediatric Medicine, UNC Stories
Stroke Symptoms and Risks for Women
Find out what makes strokes different for women.
Want to Stay Sharp? Maintain Your Social Brain
Spending time with others can help protect brain health.
Lesser-Known Dementias and the Difficulty of Diagnosing Them
A Q&A with Woody Durham’s neurologist.
Will This New Drug Mean Relief for Migraine Sufferers?
Neurologist Gary Jay, MD, answers questions about the newly approved medication to prevent migraines.
Can Eating Hot Peppers Give You A “Thunderclap” Headache?
These terrible headaches aren’t common, but they could be a sign of more serious problems.
Your Brain, on Electricity
Weak streams of electricity directed into the brain could help conditions such as depression, schizophrenia and chronic pain.
Why Won’t My Kid Sleep?
How you can help your children—and yourself—catch some zzz’s.