February 2026

  • Illustration of a father and daughter reading a book together on the brain, with brain signal activity shown in the background.

    Understanding Epilepsy

    A Surge of Signals

    Seizures are bursts of abnormal brain activity. They can cause strange sensations or feelings. Repeated seizures are a hallmark of a condition called epilepsy. Researchers are working to find better ways to diagnose and treat it.
  • Illustration of a person wearing a headcover doing yoga class.

    Coping With Chemo

    The Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

    Chemotherapy treats many types of cancer. It works by killing cancer cells. But chemo also affects healthy cells, causing unwanted side effects. Scientists are testing ways to ease chemo's impact during cancer treatment.

Contributors to this issue: 

  • Brian Doctrow
  • Yolanda Jones
  • Christine Lehmann