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Some young trans people take sex hormones so their bodies better align with their gender. What are the benefits and risks?

Triggered by hormonal changes in the brain and body, puberty marks a physical transformation. Oestrogen and testosterone – often called “sex hormones” – drive many familiar changes, such as breast development and periods or a deeper voice and facial hair.

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Brain-dead Georgia woman put on life support for 3 months to carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban against her family’s wishes

‘It’s torture for me. I come here, and I see my daughter breathing on a ventilator, but she’s not there,’ Adriana Smith’s mother says

The Independent UK

Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant

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New clinical study shows promise in treating Parkinson’s with drug found in magic mushrooms

The psychedelic drug has shown promise in improving mood, cognition, and motor symptoms

The Independent UK

The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal

More than 60 million people are estimated to be living with dementia, resulting in over 1.5 million deaths a year and an annual cost to the global healthcare economy of around US $1.3 trillion (almost £1 trillion).

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British Airways fined millions after luggage handler breaks back at Heathrow Airport

Another suffered a bleed on the brain

The Independent UK

Tyler Henry undergoes brain surgery

Tyler Henry has successfully undergone brain surgery to remove a tumour.

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These two digestive conditions have overlapping symptoms - here’s where they differ

Sibo has recently gained more attention through social media, so what is it and how is it different to IBS?

The Independent UK

"It genuinely changed my brain chemistry." Turnstile's new guitarist Meg Mills explains how Freaky Friday inspired her to pick up a guitar

Speaking to Knotfest in September 2024, new Turnstile recruit Meg Mills shared her journey to becoming the hardcore star's new guitarist

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Curious Kids: if our eyes see upside down, how does the brain flip the picture?

I heard that we see upside down, but our brain flips the image. How does it do that?

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Apple wants to connect thoughts to iPhone control – and there's a very good reason for it

Apple’s move into brain-computer interfaces could be a boon for those with disabilities.

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Boki the Bear rejoins playmates after life-saving brain surgery

Boki the bear had brain surgery, in the first operation of its kind in the UK, to drain a build-up of fluid.

The Independent UK

Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently…

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Immune genes linked to bigger brains and longer lifespans in mammals — including humans

The genomes of long-living, big-brained mammal species reveal that they carry more copies of immunity genes. Experts speculate that these genes may affect longevity.

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Post-sepsis syndrome: when the body recovers but the brain doesn’t

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to infection. It causes widespread inflammation, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.

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Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain

Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends”.

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The 52-hour work week: why it could boost your brain – in a bad way

A new study says that, as well as causing stress and anxiety, overwork increases grey matter, which isn’t as beneficial as it sounds

The Independent UK

Paul Jones: Tributes as father of murdered schoolgirl April Jones dies suddenly

Paul Jones suffered memory loss after contracting the brain condition encephalitis in 2018 and had to learn for a second time of his daughter’s death

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Tributes paid to father of murdered schoolgirl April Jones after sudden death

Paul Jones, 55, died from a brain disease he contracted in 2018, six years after the death of his daughter.

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Diagnostic dilemma: A woman heard a 'pop' during pilates class. Her spine had sprung a leak.

A woman developed awful headaches after a pilates class, and their underlying cause was very unusual.

The Independent UK

How 52-hour work weeks could be altering your brain structure

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Here Are My 30 One-Panel Comics That I Created To Highlight How Delightfully Ridiculous We All Are

Spicy Little Brain is a webcomic that showcases the absurdity of being human, and how delightfully ridiculous we all really are.

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Apple probes next frontier with new brain implant standard. But what it really needs is to sell more iPhones

Apple's announcement of a sci-fi like brain computing interface shows that the company still has its eye on cutting edge innovation. But it also highlights the challenge weighing on the company's day-to-day business.

Evening Standard

Working long hours may alter brain structure, research suggests

Being ‘overworked’ may have an impact on cognitive function, according to the study.

The Independent UK

‘Overworking’ may alter our brain structure. Here’s who is at risk

Experts found that working long hours may affect parts of the brain related to problem-solving and memory

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