Climate-Related Neurological Problems and Diseases
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a critical factor influencing neurological health. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental instability have been linked to conditions such as heatstroke‑induced migraine, neuroinflammatory disorders, stroke, and exacerbations of neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding these links is essential for both prevention and treatment.
The aim of this Special Issue, “Climate‑Related Neurological Problems and Diseases”, is to explore the mechanisms, epidemiology, and clinical implications of climate‑driven neurological disorders. We seek to integrate multidisciplinary perspectives—from neurology, environmental health, public health, and climate science—to build a comprehensive picture of the problem.
This Special Issue will highlight cutting‑edge research in pathophysiology, predictive modelling, climate‑resilient healthcare strategies, and emerging therapeutic approaches.
We invite original research articles, reviews, clinical case studies, and policy analyses addressing any aspect of climate’s impact on neurological health, including mechanistic studies, population data, and intervention strategies.
Dr. Karel Kostev
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- climate
- heat
- stroke
- migraine
- headache
- depression
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