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London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour

Surgeons aided by real-time analysis of camera footage that identified critical anatomy in brain to be avoided

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

UK patient first in the world to have brain tumour removed through AI-assisted surgery

Rhys Hibbert became a part of history when he had his brain tumour removed

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Hollywood star Busy Philipps reveals brain tumour scare

Busy Philipps has revealed that she survived a brain tumour earlier this year.

BANG Premier · Aug 26

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Depression May Disrupt the Brain's Ability to Make New Neurons, New Study Finds Changes in the Hippocampus

A new study found disrupted neuron development in the hippocampus of people with major depression, offering new clues about the disorder.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Nearly Everyone in a Paralysis Survey Would Accept a Brain Implant for One Rarely Discussed Function

In a survey of 71 stroke and spinal cord injury patients, 98% would accept brain implant surgery to regain bowel and bladder control.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Woman suffers permanent brain damage after 15-day water-only fast, loses 20kg

A Chinese woman, suffered severe, possibly irreversible brain damage after a 15-day water-only fast caused her to lose 20kg, SCMP reported. Doctors diagnosed Wernicke's encephalopathy, linking it to the Taoist practice of "bigu," a fasting method believed to sustain the body on spiritual energy. The report noted other cases of…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

The Brain Cells Long Thought to Protect Memory May Be Helping Drive How Fast It Fades

Scots tracked from childhood into their 80s donated their brains. The cells that insulate nerve fibers were not behaving as anyone expected.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

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17-year-old Connecticut student found 2 FDA-approved drugs that could help fight Alzheimer’s: How his surprising discovery works

A 17-year-old Connecticut student, Leon Wang, identified two FDA-approved lung-scarring drugs that reduced Alzheimer’s-linked cellular damage in lab-grown brain blood-vessel cells. His research offers a promising new clue into how APOE4 and the TGFβ pathway may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, while raising the possibility that existing medicines could eventually be…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Beauty therapist Chantelle Van Vliet was fired after asking for flexible hours over severe menopause symptoms, wins £32,237 in compensation after tribunal finds she was denied reasonable workplace support

A 48-year-old beauty therapist was fired after requesting flexible working hours to manage severe menopause symptoms, including fatigue, confusion and brain fog. An employment tribunal found that she had been subjected to disability discrimination and denied reasonable workplace support. Chantelle Van Vliet was awarded £32,237 in compensation, although receiving the…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Psychology says people who try to get in an elevator or metro first and not let others disembark aren't necessarily inconsiderate: What this behavior reveals?

Psychology says people who try to get in an elevator or metro first and not let others disembark aren't always acting out of malice. The behaviour can be linked to stress, anxiety, egocentric bias, cognitive narrowing and a scarcity mindset. Understanding these factors can explain why some people ignore others…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews round-up: Roger O'Sullivan, Jonno, Kate Dolan, Finlay Christie

Comedy reviews from the final week of the Edinburgh Fringe, including 5 stars for the brains behind SNL UK

Evening Standard · Aug 26

‘Grateful I’m alive’: Busy Philipps reveals shock brain tumour diagnosis

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

Dawson's Creek star Busy Philipps shares shock brain tumour diagnosis

Comedian and former late night host underwent a full body MRI scan one day after her Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek died of cancer

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Busy Philipps thought she was healthy when a full-body MRI revealed a rare brain tumor she never knew was growing inside her

Actress Busy Philipps bravely shared her health journey following two brain surgeries for a rare malignant tumor known as oligodendroglioma. Discovered during a full-body MRI scan she nearly skipped, the 2.6-centimeter lesion posed a significant health risk. After an initial surgery to remove the tumor, she faced further complications that…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

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Evening Standard · Aug 26

Busy Philipps diagnosed with brain tumour days after James Van Der Beek died

The 47-year-old Dawson’s Creek star said she is ‘grateful’ that she is alive following a period she described as the ‘weirdest six months of my life’.

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Busy Philipps reveals she secretly underwent life-saving surgeries after rare brain tumor diagnosis

‘Dawson’s Creek’ star said she’s ‘grateful to be alive’

Medical Daily · Aug 26

An Ancient DNA Change May Help Explain Why Some People Face Higher Risk of Brain Disease

An ancient DNA inversion near the MAPT gene may help explain differences in Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disease risk.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

A Brain Tumor Doctors Expect in Children Turned Up in a 65-Year-Old with Vertigo and Headaches

Medulloblastoma is under 1 percent of adult brain tumors, and in older patients it is often mistaken on imaging for meningioma or metastasis.

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Medical Daily · Aug 26

A Patient's Chronic Cough Turned Out to Have an Unexpected Connection to an Unusual Brain Abnormality

A woman with a year-long cough was eventually found to have cerebellar tonsillar herniation, a rare neurological cause of chronic cough.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Psychology says people who can’t stop at one cookie after opening the jar may be responding to more than hunger

Strict dietary restraint can interact with cravings and reduced self-control in complicated ways. Research suggests that people with higher restraint can be particularly vulnerable to overeating when self-regulation is disrupted, although restraint itself does not automatically cause overeating.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

At Least One in Four Former NFL Players Who Died in a Recent Six-Year Span Had CTE

A new BMJ study puts the minimum CTE rate among former NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 at 24.5 percent. Why that is a floor.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Circuit in male brain increases alcohol use during social isolation: Study

Recent research sheds light on how loneliness affects alcohol consumption through specific brain mechanisms. The study revealed that isolated male mice exhibited a higher alcohol intake, while female mice notably decreased theirs. This crucial brain pathway integrates emotional processing with decision-making areas, actively influencing drinking behaviors in males. These insights…

Bored Panda · Aug 26

Daily Word Search Game #100 (Aug 26, 2026)

Expand your vocabulary with today's Daily Word Search puzzle. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels and challenge yourself to find every hidden word in this fun and addictive word search game. New themed puzzles are added daily for word game and brain teaser fans alike. Entertainment

The Economic Times · Aug 26

In 2019, rats drove handmade cars at the University of Richmond, steering left, right, or straight to reach Froot Loops in a complex test

Researchers trained rats to drive small cars for rewards. Rats housed in enriched cages learned faster and showed continued interest. Driving appeared to reduce stress hormones in the trained rodents. Many rats preferred driving over a direct walk to the reward. These findings offer insights into stress, environment, and brain…

MyLifeXP · Aug 26

Why Only 3 Could Win the Fish Eye Test? The Truth

Imagine being asked to hit a tiny target that you cannot even look at directly. Above you, a golden fish is rotating. Beneath it, a pool of oil reflects its image. You must look only at that reflection, understand the fish's movement and release an arrow at exactly the right…

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