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Deagreez; Pravokrugulnik; paladin13; Israel Sebastian/Getty Images Writer Suleika Jaouad has been keeping a journal for as long as she could hold a pen. It got her through her battle with …

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, about the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Study my brain. …

The suspect in the recent New York City shooting had a note in his pocket, which claimed he has chronic traumatic encephalopathy. But that neurological condition can only be diagnosed …

Heat poses an extra risk for millions of Americans who take medications for issues ranging from high blood pressure to antidepressants. David Goldman/AP hide caption toggle caption David Goldman/AP For …

State lawmakers are targeting food dyes and other additives in a slew of new bills. Inna Reznik/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Inna Reznik/iStockphoto/Getty Images As policy counsel for the …

Aaron Hernandez of the New England Patriots gets tackled with his helmet by Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on Jan. …

The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images After months weathering …

Hamza Mishmish, 25, of Gaza shows signs of severe malnutrition and bone loss in the Nuseirat refugee camp amid worsening hunger in the region. The date of the photo is …

A new study shows some of the strongest evidence yet that diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes can improve our brains — and reduce decline — as we age.

A big new study finds that diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes can significantly enhance the health of aging brains. J Studios/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption J Studios/Getty Images …