She showed that a brain injury did not mean the end of life or the end of joy.

VOA: special.2011.02.27

The gene is a transporter of serotonin, a brain chemical involved with mood and desire for food.

VOA: special.2009.06.24

Now,a brain-imaging study offers more evidence that could lead to new ways to treat it.

VOA: special.2009.09.29

Some develop encephalitis, a brain disease that can lead to headaches, coma or seizures.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

Ben Carson is known for his extraordinary work as a brain surgeon for children.

VOA: special.2009.09.04

Asperger's syndrome is a kind of autism, a brain disorder found in children.

VOA: special.2009.07.31

Before suffering a brain injury, Zachary Lystedt used to play football.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

Shane Diel suffered a brain injury three years ago.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

There are two kinds of strokes. An ischemic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain gets blocked.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

Studies have shown that activation of the trigeminal nerve may come from a part of the brain called the hypothalamus.

VOA: special.2011.05.03

"We looked at a very high resolution picture of the brain, where we can actually measure what's called cortical thickness.

VOA: special.2011.07.29

It gets worse over time. The disease affects a small area of cells in the middle of the brain.

VOA: special.2009.04.07

Clots can block the flow of blood to the heart or brain and cause a heart attack or stroke.

VOA: special.2009.10.20

The brain also needs a "cognitive rest," they say, by restricting activities like video games, texting and watching TV.

VOA: special.2009.10.28