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‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

The Guardian - UK

AI-driven software could revolutionise brain aneurysm treatment

A study found the technology to be 95% accurate when predicting where a stent would be located in the brain

The Independent UK

Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot

A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S.

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Shattering evolution myths about women

In “Eve,” Cat Bohannon makes a passionate and deeply researched case for women as the main drivers of civilization

Salon

‘I forgot my own daughter due to 20-year-old brain tumour that grew to the size of a lemon’

Sorrall Dovey, 52, had the tumour removed six years ago and there are no signs it has returned

The Independent UK

New bedside MRI scanning could pick up brain problems in sick babies

Experts in London compared scans taken using a portable MRI scanner with those from traditional MRI machines.

The Independent UK

Woman who took on hike two months after brain haemorrhage hands medal to surgeon

Bernie Burke survived a subarachnoid haemorrhage in April.

The Independent UK

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Study reveals how plant-derived nutrients can affect gut, brain

Prebiotics are substances that help beneficial bacteria colonise the gut. These indigestible dietary fibres can be found in a variety of plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Girl, 6, has surgery in which half of her brain is ‘disconnected’ to stop debilitating seizures

The child’s seizures are caused by an extremely rare condition that affects only around 500 children worldwide

The Independent UK

Parkinson’s disease detectable before physical symptoms show, Australian research finds

Exclusive: synthetic compound highlights neurodegeneration when injected into patients at early stages of disease, study shows

The Guardian - AU

Union Health Minister virtually inaugurates Centre for Brain and Mind at NIMHANS

NIMHANS, the country’s premier mental health institution, marked World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, by unveiling the Centre for Brain and Mind.

The Hindu

How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world

If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. But is the pain that comes with feeling socially isolated simply a part of being human? Why does the world seem so different when we’re…

The Conversation

Walks, tech and protein: how to parent your own parents

As the older generation live longer, many of us will reverse roles with our parents. Here are the best ways to help a long life be a good life

The Guardian - UK

Maintaining a healthy retina: 6 ways to take care of your eyes

What’s the function of the retina?

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Only those with a genius IQ can find the lone element in this picture that is without a pair

Halloween season is approaching, and instead of spooks and scares, how about we challenge your brain with a fun puzzle? Here it goes:

Evening Standard

AI language models could help diagnose schizophrenia

New tool could use automated analysis of language to diagnose debilitating condition

The Guardian - UK

Goalkeepers perceive the world differently, study suggests

Goalies’ brains appear able to merge signals from different senses more quickly, say researchers

The Conversation

Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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Brain teaser: Find a butterfly, a duck, a snail, and a bat in this puzzle in under 20 seconds!

Picture puzzles are fantastic for giving your brain a workout. They can improve your attention, and focus, and even help slow down the ageing process. While there are many types of puzzles and brain teasers available online, like crosswords, Sudoku, snake and ladders, and various word games, picture puzzles stand…

The Times of India

Brain Teaser: Can you spot the blunder in this kitchen in under 10 seconds?

Games always intrigue people, engaging our minds in activities that require mental effort. Brain teasers challenge our brains to think differently and add a fun element to our daily routines. To find the solution, viewers must carefully examine each puzzle piece. If you enjoy solving such puzzles, then this one…

The Guardian - UK

‘How can this devastating illness get no attention?’ MP Siobhain McDonagh on her sister’s fatal brain cancer

After former Labour general secretary Margaret McDonagh died, her sister decided to fight for better treatment and research

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby to adopt ‘gamechanging’ G-force tech to flag major head impacts

Real-time data will see players removed from the pitch if collision forces exceed a certain level even if they are not showing signs of a brain injury

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve lived many lifetimes’: surfer Owen Wright’s remarkable journey from brain injury to Olympic glory

The champion of the waves talks about his extraordinary comeback, being hothoused by his ambitious father – and life off the board

Inverse

The Real Reason Science Can't Explain Why People Lose Their Sense Of Smell

Despite the increased attention to smell loss more broadly, the sense of smell remains complicated and not fully understood.

Dynamite News

Researchers find how sense of smell can affect our perception of colours

We receive constant environmental input through our five senses. Combining information from two or more senses, such as between odours and the smoothness of textures, pitch, colour, and musical dimensions, is one way our brain makes sense of this flood of information. Read further on Dynamite News:

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