The skull evolved for protection against blunt force. Modern acceleration and rotational forces expose the brain to new injury risks. We must rethink brain protection strategies.

Physics informs when impact to the head or a pane of glass occurs, there is a transfer of energy that reverberates and ...

NORFOLK, Va. — A study recently conducted at Virginia Tech showed that people who witness traumatic events undergo unique ...

Early adversity weakens children's brain wiring, but strong relationships help protect thinking and learning abilities.

A study has found that damage to the prefrontal cortex in the brain that helps with self-control and reasoning could ...

Traumatic brain injuries, often resulting from falls or traffic accidents, lead to significant death and disability each year. Research into secondary brain damage, which follows the initial injury, ...

Apr. 3, 2025 — Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain -- it may also impact the heart, according to new research. Scientists suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the ...

Where a person lives can influence their recovery from a traumatic brain injury, a new study says. Based on their neighborhood’s characteristics, people are less likely to receive home rehab visits or ...