New finding causes scientists to reconsider what actually causes cerebrospinal fluid buildup in the brain

Hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as "water on the brain," is a dangerous and potentially deadly condition that can harm ...

Sleep cleans the brain: Researchers develop fast, non-invasive way to measure the process

Sleep helps the brain to cleanse itself—and now this process can be measured in humans entirely noninvasively. Researchers at the University of Oulu have developed a method that allows the increased ...
Hosted on MSN

Study links sleep loss to brain fluid pulses and attention lapses

That triple-measurement approach is what sets this work apart from earlier sleep studies. Fast fMRI captured blood flow changes in the brain at high temporal resolution. EEG tracked neural electrical ...
PBS

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain. Here’s what to know about cerebrospinal fluid disorders

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, ...