Nervous system and nutrition The foods you put on your plate play a role in the long-term health of your brain, says Aaron Nelson, MD, MBS, FAAP, FAAN, FCNS, a professor of neurology and director of ...

The choroid plexus (ChP) is a secretory tissue found in each of the brain ventricles, the main function of which is to produce cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Although the ChP–CSF system is essential for ...

An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's nervous system. An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's nervous system. This extremely advanced part of our biology is ...

Late in pregnancy, the human body carefully prepares fetuses for the rigors of life outside the protection of the womb. Levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, ramp up and spike during labor.

A study conducted by an international team of researchers with FAPESP's support shows that infection by chikungunya virus can produce even more severe manifestations than the typical symptoms of the ...

The human brain is an amazing thing. Maybe the most amazing thing. Tens of billions of neurons and glia, intricately organized, working in harmony to allow you to think, to create, to learn and ...

Instagram has turned 'nervous system regulation' into a viral wellness hack, but experts warn that real healing takes more ...

Play can help children become fluent in the language of the nervous system, learning what their bodies and brains need in ...

Neurotoxicity is damage to the central or peripheral nervous system that may occur from exposure to toxic substances. Exposure to certain toxins, such as heavy metals, pollutants, or certain ...