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Why some people got blood clots after the AstraZeneca vaccine – new clues

AstraZeneca in partnership with the University of Oxford developed one of the first vaccines against COVID. The vaccine, which used an adenovirus to smuggle instructions into human cells to make antibodies against the novel coronavirus, saved countless lives. But a problem soon emerged. A tiny proportion – about one in…

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Organs of 40-year-old road mishap victim donated

Rajesh K.K., a 40-yr-old from Akki Hebbal, Mysuru, was declared brain dead after a road accident. His organs were donated to save 8 lives & improve 50 more. ZCCK has facilitated 899 multi-organ & 2,352 tissue donations in Karnataka since 2007.

The Hindu

Brain tumours can bring long-term disability – but some diagnosed are being refused NDIS support

The ABC is reporting how terminally ill patients are being left in limbo as the states and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) argue over disability supports. The reports share the experiences of Australians with brain tumours and highlight the distress of getting a diagnosis, as well as the lack…

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Walkathon to raise awareness on maintaining a healthy heart and brain organised

4km walkathon organised to raise awareness on need for healthy heart and brain was flagged off by actor Prasanna. Students, hospital staff walked from National Institute of Ocean Technology to Pallikaranai police station. CEO Alok Khullar said lifestyle changes, like diet, sleep and walking, can help improve wellness. Dinesh Nayak…

The Hindu

Walkathon in Mysuru to mark World Stroke Day 2023

Mysuru held a walkathon to mark World Stroke Day 2023, attended by 250+ seniors. The event raised awareness of stroke symptoms, healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups. LIC of India's G. Satyanarayana Shastry hoped it would educate the community. Stroke survivors shared their recovery stories, highlighting the importance of early intervention.…

The Hindu

The gut-brain connection: How nutrition impacts mental health

The gut plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, encompassing both digestive and immune regulatory functions. At its core, it hosts a diverse ecosystem known as the microbiome, which consistently interacts with the host. This interaction extends beyond the gut itself, impacting various bodily systems, including the immune, metabolic,…

The Times of India

Maintaining healthy lifestyle can help prevent strokes, say neurologists

Neurologists urge early detection of stroke to prevent damage, quicker recovery. Timely medical attention can revive dying brain cells. BEFAST acronym helps spot stroke. Awareness still low as stroke does not present with pain. #WorldStrokeDay

The Hindu

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Iranian teenager dies after alleged hijab encounter with officers, reports say

Armita Geravand, 16, fell into coma on 1 October and was pronounced brain-dead last week

The Guardian - UK

Neuroscientists are Tantalizingly Close to Mastering How Psychedelics Redesign Our Brains

Major depression is a global mental health problem that is on the rise, and finding novel treatments is crucial.

Inverse

Father undergoing chemo for terminal brain cancer cycling 200 miles to Paris

Robert Seaward said he wanted to take on the cycle to give others with cancer ‘hope’.

The Independent UK

'Light of my life': Bob Carr's wife dies in his arms

Former NSW premier Bob Carr says his wife lost consciousness in his arms as a result of a brain aneurism and has been declared officially dead at age 77.

AAP

Why don’t we eat pudding for breakfast? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK

Optical illusion: You're a brainy guy if you can find the umbrella for this camping group

An optical illusion is a highly captivating, thought-provoking, and shape-shifting drawing or image that subverts our standard perception of reality. Physiological, physical, and cognitive illusions are just a few of the several kinds of visual illusions. Psychoanalysis also includes these optical illusions since they shed light on how the brain…

The Times of India

Sharon Stone claims doctors thought she was ‘faking’ brain haemorrhage

Actor suffered a stroke in 2001 that led to a nine-day brain bleed

The Independent UK

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How do stimulants actually work to reduce ADHD symptoms?

Stimulants are first-line drugs for children and adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how do they actually work?

Evening Standard

Living near motorway linked to higher dementia risk

Residents living close to main roads 14 per cent more likely to develop condition

Chicago Sun-Times

Ask the Doctors: Thunderclap headaches after smoking cannabis could be warning sign

A thunderclap headache can be a warning sign of a life-threatening condition including severely high blood pressure, bleeding in the brain or bacterial meningitis.

Fortune

America's junk food habit might go deeper than we think—a new study says sweet and salty snacks are as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes

A new study published in the British Medical Journal found sweet and salty snacks release dopamine in the brain, akin to the behavior of drinking alcohol and smoking.

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Cocaine Addiction Alters Reward Perception, Hinders Learning: Study

Dopamine disruptions in the brain make it harder to learn from mistakes, impacting addiction treatment

The Conversation

Hello hay fever – why pressing under your nose could stop a sneeze but why you shouldn't

If you have hay fever, you’ve probably been sneezing a lot lately.

The Times of India

Brain Teaser: Can you find two 'B's hiding among so many 'R's?

Can you uncover the cleverly concealed 'B's amidst a sea of 'R's? This brain teaser is a playful test of your IQ, assessing your decision-making skills and logical reasoning. It's a delightful way to gauge your intelligence quotient. Think outside the box, as the solution will be right in front…

Evening Standard

Sarah Michelle Gellar shares health update on 'warrior' Shannen Doherty amid cancer battle

The Charmed star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and revealed in June that the disease has spread to her brain

Zenger

Protein Linked To Alzheimer’s May Protect Kingfishers’ Brains During Dives

Researchers find that a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease helps kingfishers avoid brain damage while plunge-diving.

The Independent UK

The Walking Dead’s Erik Jensen shares stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis

Actor’s diagnosis comes nearly two years after he ‘miraculously’ survived a brain aneurysm

Newsroom.co.nz

A brainy comic collaboration

Comics, or "graphic medicine", are helping to bridge the gap between patients and scientists when it comes to sharing important medical information

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