The occipital lobe is the part of the brain responsible for interpreting information from the eyes and turning it into what a person sees. It helps determine distance, depth, color, and other ...

Find out what you need to know about your occipital lobe and its function. ... It's the part of the brain that appears wrinkled because it has a lot of folds.

A new study suggests that some modern brain malformations may be linked to Neanderthal ancestry. Researchers have found that ...

What Is an Occipital Nerve Block? An occipital nerve block is a procedure where your doctor injects a combination of pain medicine and steroids into the scalp at the back of your head.

If you regularly experience headaches, dizziness, balance problems and blurred vision, our Neanderthal cousins could be to ...

A swollen occipital lymph node feels like a bump on the back of your head, can have many potential causes, and is usually not caused by a serious condition.

Researchers have measured the brain’s faint glow for the first time, hinting at a potential role of “biophotons” in cognition ...