Just before it ceases functioning, the brain may make a last-ditch effort to find unresolved purpose or a reason to stay alive.

When the heart stops, the brain does not shut down instantly. For up to seven minutes, it shows surges of activity linked to memory and awareness. Studies suggest this may explain near-death ...

Scientists are investigating new ways to bring patients back from a vegetative state—and raising uncomfortable questions ...

Moderate exercise in older age shapes brain activity which can reduce the number of "tip of the tongue" moments, as new research shows that higher cardiorespiratory fitness alters our brain's ability ...

"We're hoping that our research helps alert people to the public health risks." Scientists issue warning on overlooked hazard ...

Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But when those cells are ...

A new study shows that overactivation of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain can trigger their degeneration, mirroring ...

This study discovered a circuit in the brain that connects stress with increased glucose and therefore may link stress to ...