Imagine seeing a furry, four-legged animal that meows. Mentally, you know what it is, but the word "cat" is stuck on the tip of your tongue.

So, brain tumor awareness, for me, really what it means is I want everybody to know that my patients are important. And that's what it is, right? So many times I hear that story, I was in clinic ...

A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the ...

Dental X-rays, particularly bitewing X-rays, are commonly used to detect cavities and monitor oral health. However, some studies suggest they may not always be necessary. But let us explore if it is ...

The 'Good Morning America' co-anchor recalls Isabella's strength and resilience in battling a brain tumor at age 19, saying, "I knew she wouldn't quit" Liz McNeil is an Editor at Large at PEOPLE ...

It would later be confirmed as Stage 4 melanoma brain cancer. She said: “I was very lucky it didn’t happen when I was in the car. “Really, I should have continued to have the second year of ...

Imagine having to travel for hours for a routine dental cleaning or wait days to get treatment for a toothache. For nearly 1.7 million people in the U.S., this is a reality. A study published in ...

Periodontitis may be a risk factor for brain damage, providing a potential treatment target for the early prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to an American Academy of Periodontology press ...

Female mammals typically carry two X chromosomes — one from each parent — and a new study suggests that the maternal X is linked to faster brain aging. The X chromosome passed from mom to ...

Scientists in the US have developed a neural interface that enables an individual with paralysis to control a virtual quadcopter by decoding brain activity into distinct finger movements. Research ...

Dental X-rays emit a form of energy called ionizing radiation, which can damage DNA and increase the risk for cancer. So is it risky to get this type of imaging regularly? The amount of radiation ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...