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Realising we’re all made-up characters in a story world helps me understand people

Considering everyone is a protagonist in their own narrative brought clarity for Will Storr

The Guardian - UK

Researchers identify 17 risk factors behind age-related brain disorders

Study finds that even modifying one factor can reduce the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.

The Times of India

Changing this setting in our smartphone helps improve focus and mental ability

Smartphones have become the ultimate pocket tool—offering maps, music, messages, and more at just a tap. But with constant access to the internet, there's a growing concern among scientists that this digital convenience could be silently harming mental sharpness and focus. The brain, when frequently interrupted by notifications or social…

The Times of India

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Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

Pharma firms are developing drugs that avoid the brain’s opioid receptors to minimise the risks of dependence and overdoses, but not all experts are convinced

The Guardian - UK

Science news this week: AI lies and North America's 'dripping' crust

April 5, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

Five nurses who work on same floor of Massachusetts maternity unit all diagnosed with brain tumors

Six other staff members at Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital also had health issues

The Independent UK

Even just thinking you’re hungry could change your immune system – new research in mice

Feeling hungry doesn’t just make you reach for a snack – it may also change your immune system.

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This common sugar substitute may be increasing your appetite, new study warns

Those in the study consuming drinks with sucralose had greater hunger responses.

Fortune

Feeling more hungry than usual? It might be because of THIS item in your kitchen

Every kind of edible item that you put inside your body has a positive or negative consequence-- from vegetables that are healthy to artificial sweeteners that are unhealthy. Yes, scientists have now linked the artificial sweetener sucralose, sold as Splenda, to yet another potential health downside, and this time it's…

The Times of India

79 Social Media Posts That May Resonate With People Who Are Fluent In Sarcasm

Do you speak fluent sarcasm? These memes and social media posts do. And if your answer is yes, you might just relate with this list.

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59 Weird And Unsettling Facts People Didn’t Ask For, But This Influencer Shared Anyway

Whether you want to fuel your nightmares or are simply looking for ways to expand your pub trivia knowledge, this is exactly what you need.

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Taking common sweetener instead of sugar could make you three times hungrier

Sucralose increases activity in brain region known for regulating appetite and body weight

The Independent UK

5 low-energy and useful tasks to try instead of doom-scrolling – this brain hack will break bad habits

Experts urge you to try it for your wellbeing

Homes & Gardens

Watch Your Brain Glitch Looking At These 22 Bizarre Discoveries

Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the section where product designers clearly said "reality is boring" and chose chaos instead.

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Man gets killer fungal infection after drinking coconut water, dies due to brain damage

Coconut water is a common drink at holiday destinations. The sanctity of the water makes it one of the most nutritious natural drinks available. But, in a shocking case a man died hours after drinking coconut water which he forgot to refrigerate properly.

Evening Standard

OPINION - A great American brain drain is brewing — and so is a golden opportunity for London

Some great news came out of Texas this week. Great, that is, if you happen to be one of the better-known viral diseases. Measles is going gangbusters, and in cases at the Covenant Children’s hospital in Lubbock, now comes as a twofer with liver poisoning caused by elevated levels of…

The Independent UK

Father-of-five told he has months left to live - and his job could be to blame

The 53-year-old veteran was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer and initially given just months to live

LiveScience

The brain may 'move' between related ideas in the same way it navigates from one location to another

Using a mathematical model, scientists explored how the human brain might represent information about physical spaces and about people, places and things. Turns out, it may process both in a similar way.

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Mind-reading brain implant converts thoughts to speech almost instantly: 'breakthrough'

Researchers have used a mind-reading brain implant to continuously play a paralyzed person's thoughts through a speaker, allowing them to talk again.

The Independent UK

Fake doctor who tried to flee after botched cosmetic surgery left woman brain dead arrested at JFK airport, police say

The woman likely won’t survive after the botched procedure, according to police

The Guardian - AU

Looking at my late-90s high school diary, you would assume I was a regular horny straight teen girl. The reality was very different

The amount of time, brain space and energy it takes to live not as yourself is remarkable – and draining

The Times of India

Can probiotics really cure anxiety? Exploring the gut-brain link

Interest in how probiotics may assist with anxiety is increasing, and research indicates they may have a function to aid in mental health. The brain and gut are intertwined by the gut-brain axis, and the bacteria within the gut affect neurotransmitters, inflammation, and stress responses, all of which influence mood…

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Puzzle Your Brain: 24 Odd One Out Questions That’ll Test Your Deduction Skills

If you like mental puzzles, this odd-one-out challenge is just what you need. It’s designed to challenge your perception and push your brain to think in new and exciting ways. Get ready to spot the unexpected and uncover the hidden details in the less obvious… Mastering these puzzles will have…

The Independent UK

The illegal party drug helping Ukraine’s traumatised soldiers live again

ON THE GROUND: With limited numbers of foot soldiers to take on Russia, Ukraine has branched out into a revolutionary new treatment for its traumatised and damaged troops – ketamine, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley from Kyiv

LiveScience

This rare bacterial infection triggers pus-filled sores in the lungs and brain

Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, skin and brain.

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