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‘Trump’s brain is rotting in front of us,’ says American professor

Academic and writer Sarah Churchwell also said that to claim that Joe Biden is as bad as Trump is ‘appalling’ and ‘dangerous’

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

Health: How some brain areas can help in your decisions

Researchers found that a particular brain region--which they identified through a study of patients who had brain damage to that region--controls our willingness to assist others. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 28, 2024

No, sugar doesn’t make your kids hyperactive

It’s a Saturday afternoon at a kids’ birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread of birthday treats and party games. Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, and the kids seem to have gained superhuman speed and bounce-off-the-wall energy. But is sugar to blame?

The Conversation · May 28, 2024

Family infected with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat, CDC says

Family member grilled black bear meat to make kebabs but unknowingly undercooked the wild animal meat

The Independent UK · May 26, 2024

Brain damage to babies in birth has cost NHS in England £4.1bn in lawsuits

Exclusive: £3.6bn has been paid out in 1,307 cases, according to information obtained under freedom of information laws

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

World's first bioprocessor uses 16 human brain organoids for ‘a million times less power’ consumption than a digital chip

A Swiss biocomputing startup has launched an online platform that provides remote access to 16 human brain organoids. FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform is claimed to be the world’s first online platform delivering access to biological neurons in vitro.

Tom’s Hardware · May 26, 2024

'When you improve nutrition, you reduce violence': Psychologist Kimberley Wilson on working in Europe's largest women's prison

Kimberley Wilson has worked in prisons and with patients from all walks of life. Her years of providing therapy suggest improved nutrition could be key to mental health and brain function.

LiveScience · May 26, 2024

How A Man’s Brain Changes After Becoming A Dad

Parenting makes the heart grow fonder, and the brain grow … smaller? For dads, that may just be the case, but in a good way.

Inverse · May 26, 2024

Virtual reality games helping UK’s deaf children to understand speech

Scientists have found that immersing kids in computer games can train their brains to localise sounds better

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

'I Probably Came Back Too Early' - Gary Woodland Makes Frank Admission After Firing Lowest Round Since Brain Surgery

Gary Woodland is in contention at the Charles Schwab Challenge after a superb second-round 64 at Colonial

Golf Monthly · May 25, 2024