Our brain is always there. From birth, and even prenatally, it is exposed to the environment. How does the brain react to that? The brain shows spontaneous or intrinsic activity that seems to remain ...

A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry provides evidence that experiencing abuse or neglect during childhood is ...

New research indicates that the long-term neurological impact of childhood trauma is not permanently etched onto the brain.

When you think of your early years, what comes to mind? It might be things like diving into a fresh bowl of watermelon on a hot summer day, giggling as your parents pushed you on the swings at the ...

As the United States reflects on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War this year, researchers from UC Davis and UC San Francisco have uncovered major insight into the trauma and ...

Trauma doesn’t always end when the danger is over. For many, the body and brain remain locked in survival mode, long after the traumatic event has passed. This is the painful reality of post-traumatic ...

Education on the prevalence and severity of TBIs may help patients better understand risk, and allow them to work on preventative strategies.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flying a fighter jet is often compared to being in a car crash over and over again. Retired Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot Matthew “Whiz ...

A traumatic brain injury at age 14 changed the trajectory of Cristabelle Braden’s life. The injury happened when, at a youth group game, her head slammed against a cement wall before bouncing off the ...

Early and lifelong trauma can intensify menopause symptoms and accelerate cardiovascular and brain aging, according to research. Trauma is common yet underrecognized and undertreated, and it can ...

An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Carl Vinson in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy) Flying a fighter jet is often ...