Hearing that you or someone you love may need neurosurgery can be very scary. The brain and spinal cord control everything—things like moving your body, remembering things and feeling sensations. When something goes wrong in these areas it can feel like a serious problem. For more information about available brain and spine care services, patients […]

No one expects to hear it. Test results come back, and the doctor says, “I think you should consult a neurosurgeon.” It is natural to feel afraid. But neurosurgery is not like in the movies. It is a medical specialty that deals with the brain, spine and nerves. Most of a neurosurgeon’s time goes into […]

A headache that won’t go away. A seizure out of nowhere. A parent who suddenly can’t find the right words. These are often how a brain tumor first shows up, and the scan that follows changes a family’s life in an afternoon. But if you have reached here because your near and dear one is […]

It is 3 pm. You have been looking at the spreadsheet for twenty minutes. Your head feels a little tight. The coffee does not help. Does this sound familiar? Before you blame your workload ask yourself a question: when did you last drink water? Many people answer “this morning.” Researchers have tested how hydration affects […]

You experience some numbness in your feet after removing socks in bed. Your thumb and two fingers become numb because of holding a phone. You move them; they revive, and everything continues normally. I believe most readers of this article did the same. This phenomenon is common, and most people tend to ignore it. The […]

It may give you a moment of relief, but you're also spreading dirt and bacteria into your eyes when you rub them.

It may give you a moment of relief, but you're also spreading dirt and bacteria into your eyes when you rub them.