Brain

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found that psilocybin, the drug found in some mushrooms, can potentially alleviate mental illnesses.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Johnson received the award four years after a Taliban-led attack left him with a traumatic brain injury and months of recovery.

Art exhibition “Neuro Blooms” paints a picture of how different brains work — specifically those of people living with specific mental health conditions.

Three out of four leading Alzheimer's blood tests were less accurate in Black patients, putting them at risk of receiving the wrong medical treatment.

A new study suggests that even more than sleep quantity, sleep consistency is critical for young adults’ happiness and cognitive functioning.

In her book "Brainscapes," a Washington University neuroscientist explains how the maps in our brains help us make sense of the world. She discusses it on "St. Louis on the Air."

Philip Bayly has spent years trying to figure out the best way to jiggle a brain. The mechanical engineer is part of a team of researchers at Washington…

Diagnosing traumatic brain injury faster so treatment can start right away is the focus of a $5 million research project centered at Fort Leonard Wood and…

When Washington University neurosurgeons Albert Kim and Eric Leuthardt aren’t teaching, researching or performing surgery, they often think of creative…

Children with concussions should be able to continue exercising and using electronics, according to new treatment guidelines from the American Academy of…