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As summer approaches, many people look forward to sunny days and outdoor activities. However, the heat can also bring an unwelcome visitor: the headache. At The Nila Neurological Institute of Los Angeles, we understand how disruptive headaches can be.

The Mystery of Headaches and What They Can Tell Us

Imagine a tiny device that works just like the nerve cells in your body—sensing touch and sending signals to your brain.

The Power of a Positive Mindset Have you ever heard the phrase, “Mind over matter”? Recent research suggests that our thoughts and emotions could directly influence the health of our cells. Positive thinking—focusing on hope, gratitude, and optimism—might

Big News About Pain Relief Scientists have found a new way to treat chronic pain. They discovered a natural substance called hederagenin that blocks a part of the brain and spinal cord called the NPFFR1 receptor.

MIT research shows exercise boosts nerve growth by releasing myokines and physical impact, offering new hope for nerve regeneration in stroke recovery and neuropathy treatments.

Scientists have developed a computer simulation that accurately mimics how neurons grow in the brain's memory center, the hippocampus. This breakthrough could help researchers better understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Park

The Role of Visual Thinking

Mini-brains, also known as brain organoids, are small, three-dimensional structures grown from human stem cells that mimic the cellular architecture and functionality

At the Neurological Institute of Los Angeles, scientists have discovered a way to turn glial cells into neurons, which could help fix brain injuries and diseases.

Recent research has revealed groundbreaking insights into depression and anxiety, identifying six distinct subtypes through advanced brain imaging techniques.

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

This test reads your mind, but not in the way that you might think!

Prone to unsteadiness and recurrent falls? Let's find out what's truly going on.