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Maria E. Garay-Serratos holds a framed photograph of her mother, who died after suffering decades of domestic violence. Scientists are trying to understand how domestic violence damages the brain. Julio Serratos/Maria E. Garay-Serratos hide caption
Domestic violence may leave telltale damage in the brain. Scientists want to find it
E-bike use is increasing quickly, but many people do not wear helmets. And head injuries from e-bike accidents are rising fast too, a study in JAMA Surgery shows. Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
An artistic rendering of deep brain stimulation. Scientists are studying this approach to see if it can treat cognitive impairment that can arise after a traumatic brain injury and other conditions. Andrew Janson / Butson Lab, University of Utah/NIH Image Gallery hide caption
A little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brain
A precisely timed pulse to a brain area just behind the ear can help reduce memory deficits in patients suffering moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries. Malte Mueller/Getty Images/fStop hide caption
When a brain injury impairs memory, a pulse of electricity may help
Following a traumatic brain injury, veteran Michael Schneider found that art and music therapy helped him manage his epilepsy and PTSD. Schneider explains that by playing music, he can prevent a seizure. Madeline Gray for NPR hide caption
Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why
The degenerative brain condition CTE can be diagnosed only through autopsy. But there's a quiet population of everyday people afraid they have it — and they're turning to dubious treatments. Boston University CTE Center and Getty Images/Aaron Marin for NPR hide caption
Everyday people fear they have CTE. A dubious market has sprung up to treat them.
Research inspired by soccer headers has led to fresh insights into how the brain weathers hits to the head. Photo illustration by David Madison/Getty Images hide caption
Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
The brains of female soccer players who head the ball frequently show white matter alterations. Krista Long/Getty Images hide caption
Brenda J. Faulkner, co-founder of The Truman Foundation, sits with her dog Truman at the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans annual conference in Tyson's Corner, Va. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption
Marines Who Fired Rocket Launchers Now Worry About Their Brains
Professional fighter Gina Mazany practices during a training session at Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts in Las Vegas. She well remembers her first concussion — which came in her first fight. "I was throwing up that night," Mazany says. Bridget Bennett for NPR hide caption
Female Athletes Are Closing The Gender Gap When It Comes To Concussions
A saliva test allowed scientists to accurately predict how long concussion symptoms would last in children. technotr/Getty Images hide caption
Spit Test May Reveal The Severity Of A Child's Concussion
Small pulses of electricity to the brain have an effect on memory, new research shows. Science Photo Library/SCIEPRO/Getty Images hide caption
Electrical Stimulation To Boost Memory: Maybe It's All In The Timing
Restoring sleep patterns could improve recovery after a serious brain injury. yipchoonwai/Getty Images hide caption
A soldier fires a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle system during weapons practice in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Heavy weapons like these generate a shock wave that may cause brain injuries. Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/CJSOTF-A/DVIDS hide caption
Pentagon Shelves Blast Gauges Meant To Detect Battlefield Brain Injuries
Tim Page, former music critic for The Washington Post, is rebuilding his life after a traumatic brain injury in July 2015. Maggie Smith/Courtesy of University of Southern California hide caption
Buckle up for safety in strollers, too. Ghislain and Marie David de Lossy/Getty Images hide caption
The Gray Team with Maj. Jennifer Bell (center), who ran a concussion clinic, seen in the Helmand province of Afghanistan in 2010: Col. Michael Jaffee (from left) , Capt. James Hancock, Col. Geoffrey Ling, Lt. Col. Shean Phelps and Col. Robert Saum. Courtesy of Christian Macedonia hide caption
How A Team Of Elite Doctors Changed The Military's Stance On Brain Trauma
Most people who say they've had a concussion say they sought out medical care at the time. Science Photo Libra/Getty Images hide caption
Poll: Nearly 1 In 4 Americans Reports Having Had A Concussion
Months after a concussion or other traumatic brain injury, you may sleep more hours, but the sleep isn't restorative, a study suggests. iStockphoto hide caption
A Concussion Can Lead To Sleep Problems That Last For Years
Dr. Bennet Omalu speaks on stage during the 2015 Health Hero Awards hosted by WebMD on Nov. 5 in New York City. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images hide caption