When you hear the words ‘water on the brain,’ it instantly sounds frightening. But behind that phrase is a condition called hydrocephalus, which, while serious, is also treatable with the right care.

The superstar performer has normal pressure hydrocephalus, caused by fluid inside his skull. Learn how it’s treated and whether it’s life-threatening. The performer Billy Joel, 76, announced he’s ...

Legendary musician Billy Joel, 76, has given fans an update on his health, opening up about living with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) after revealing the diagnosis in a Facebook post in May. The ...

Two months after canceling his tour due to a brain condition diagnosis, Billy Joel says the health issue is not fixed, but that he feels good. Joel, 76, revealed in May he had been diagnosed with ...

Hydrocephalus is an excess of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain’s ventricles. Surgery is the first-line and most effective treatment. The two primary surgeries are the Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) ...

May 28 (UPI) --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 ...

Disrupted brain fluid clearance in the hemisphere opposite the tumor emerges as a strong independent predictor of survival in patients with IDH wild-type glioblastoma. Glioblastoma—the most aggressive ...

A major international study has uncovered a new biological clue that could help predict dementia long before memory problems arise. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Zhejiang University ...