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Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis – the early warning signs to look out for

Nearly one million people are living with dementia in the UK

The Independent UK

Paralysed man learns to fly virtual drone with mind using breakthrough brain implant

This level of precision and freedom in virtual movement had not been previously possible, scientists say

The Independent UK

Tax memes target Nirmala, but who’s the real villain here?

The term meme was coined by the British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book The Selfish Gene. In this book Dawkins defined a meme as: “A noun that conveys the idea of a unit of cultural transmission… Examples of memes are tunes, ideas, catch-phrases, clothes fashions, ways of…

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Social media rewires young minds – here’s how

That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) responsible for feelings of reward and accomplishment. Whether indulging in viral videos or engaging in new hobbies, dopamine creates a…

The Conversation

Cecile Richards Isn’t Giving Up the Fight

Despite a brain cancer diagnosis and political setbacks, the Texas native is investing in a new strategy: abortion storytelling for the TikTok age.

Texas Observer

Cecile Richards dies at 67

Richards, a former Planned Parenthood president for more than a decade, had been diagnosed with brain cancer

Salon

How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies – and even our genes

In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country’s birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages in appalling conditions where they received no care, attention or love. Though tragic, this infamous “natural experiment” has allowed us to learn…

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Bird flu mutating rapidly, scientists sound alarm after first US H5N1 death

Bird flu virus may have turned deadlier in the recent outbreak this year as scientists have discovered a strain in a person in Texas with as many as nine mutations. These changes in the virus can increase its efficiency in causing the disease, replicating in the brain, and increasing its…

The Times of India

Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, dies at 67

Texas-born activist who spent lifetime advocating for abortion rights died after a battle with brain cancer

The Guardian - US

Longtime Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies after battle with brain cancer

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States.

The Texas Tribune

What is ‘Brain Rot’? 5 habits that will prevent it

Have you ever felt like your brain isn't as sharp as it used to be? You may forget things, fail to concentrate, or feel as if your mind is "stuck in slow motion." While these difficulties may have a variety of causes, some individuals refer to mental stagnation as "brain…

The Times of India

Thyroid dysfunction and pregnancy: Risks, symptoms, and treatments

Thyroid disorders during pregnancy are becoming highly prevalent as conditions like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are taking a toll on women during pregnancies. These thyroid problems lead to complications in the mother and the baby, as thyroid hormones play a crucial role in brain and nervous system development. Timely diagnosis and…

The Times of India

All The Castaways Sacrificing The Bare Necessities For Survivor: Brains V Brawn II

It's almost time for another round of Survivor: Brains V Brawn, so here's the Survivor: Brains V Brawn II full cast list.

Pedestrian.tv

Brain implant that could boost mood by using ultrasound to go under NHS trial

Devices may have potential to help patients with conditions such as depression, addiction, OCD and epilepsy

The Guardian - UK

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Medics remove tumour using keyhole surgery through eye socket in UK first

Leeds surgeons first to use new type of surgery that gives hope to patients whose cancers were previously inoperable

Evening Standard

UK-first operation removes previously inoperable tumour

Ruvimbo Kaviya had a tumour beneath her brain.

LiveScience

What is CTE?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive head trauma. Here's how it affects the brain and who is most at risk.

Fortune

6 foods that could be making you age faster

New research shows how your diet may also play a role in how well you age.

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6 yoga poses parents should do with kids to improve brain power

Parents sometimes might wonder how to help their kids stay sharp and focused, especially with the increasing demands of school and extracurricular activities. Yoga can be a great way to boost brain power while spending quality time together.

Tom’s Guide

I’ve been sleep deprived for over two years — my three top tips for easing symptoms

I’m a sleep coach dealing with longterm sleep deprivation. Here’s what I do day-to-day to reduce my symptoms of brain fog, fatigue and irritability…

The Guardian - UK

‘She couldn’t walk, she couldn’t talk’: music therapy helped Joni Mitchell recover from a stroke – could it ward off depression and dementia too?

When his friend, the legendary songwriter, had a catastrophic stroke, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin put together a programme of music therapy. Now he’s recommending it for a whole range of conditions

The Guardian - UK

Eleanor Maguire obituary

Neuroscientist whose research focused on the role of the hippocampus region of the brain in navigation, personal memory and imagination

MusicRadar

"It costs too much and we don't need it but, yes, we really do want one": Teenage Engineering OP-XY review

It's a mobile music-making and performing wonder, but two grand can get you an awful lot other studio gear

Cycling Weekly

Helmets are getting lighter and more aero - but are they getting safer?

Bike helmets are touted as being more aero or better vented but are these modern designs also offering improved protection?

The Guardian - UK

Psychedelic drug DMT to be trialled on UK volunteers to tackle alcohol misuse

Exclusive: Scientists at UCL hope one-off dose of powerful hallucinogenic could help drinkers reduce intake

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