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Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease.

'I'm so grateful to be here. I still have a long road ahead.'

A brain circuit made up of three types of neurons may regulate appetite, a mouse study finds.

Those who believe they are suffering a stroke are being encouraged to call 999 at the first signs

If the powerful documentary How to Build a Truth Engine had to be compressed into two thematic strands they might be “how the human mind works” and “how our brain can be manipulated by information”. Director Friedrich Moser’s film takes us on a two-hour voyage of explanation, covering issues from…

The NHS has updated its guidance on recognising stroke symptoms in a major new campaign

Forgetting is part of our daily lives. You may walk into a room only to forget why you went in there – or perhaps someone says hi on the street and you can’t remember their name.

Could these supplements boost brain health?

More and more of us are experiencing feelings of burnout, stress and overwhelm, says psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen. Here she shares how to recognise the signs, and what to do about it