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Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

Parkinson’s disease or traumatic brain injury may be to blame, experts say

The Independent UK

Scientists reveal why Covid-19 causes ‘brain fog’ and memory problems

Discovery could help clinicians to treat cognitive symptoms caused by virus

Evening Standard

New Alzheimer's drugs don't deserve the hype – here's why

A prominent childhood memory is of my grandparents living with and then dying from dementia. As is universal with dementia, there was a double blow: watching my grandparents lose their identity and seeing the suffering of those closest to them.

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Brain Tumors Disrupt Neuronal Communication, Not Just Size: Study

Doctors are investigating why small tumors can cause significant changes and large tumors can produce only mild effects.

Zenger

She was convinced she didn't exist. This is how she tethered herself to reality

As Alice Carrière entered her teen years, her brain started to splinter into a dissociative disorder. Year later, that extraordinary childhood is the basis for her new memoir.

WEKU

A Study Expert Shared Tips For Memorising Things ‘Instantly’ & My Brain Is About To Get So Big

An Aussie study expert has shared her foolproof method for memorising things "instantly" on TikTok.

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‘Freaky’: Australia’s foraging community shocked after parasitic worm found in woman’s brain

Some swear off picking their own food after infection believed to be linked to collecting and consuming greens from bushland

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Optical illusion: Only very smart people can find the car with headlights on

In the field of optical illusions, there are perplexing riddles that could have us second-guessing our perception. One such online challenge instructs you to look for a car that has its lights on. The image was posted on the comparison website iCompario to put people who like brain teasers and…

The Times of India

Former US Open Champion Gary Woodland To Undergo Brain Surgery

The 2019 US Open champion will have surgery to remove a lesion from his brain in September

Golf Monthly

Four-time PGA Tour winner Gary Woodland set to have brain surgery to remove lesion

In 24 starts this PGA Tour season, Woodland earned six top-25 finishes, with two inside the top 10.

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Optical Illusion: Only those with extraordinary vision skill can find the sandwich in this picture

Optical illusions are captivating images that challenge our visual perception. They intrigue us on the internet, but more interestingly, they influence our thoughts on art, science, and life. The way we engage with these puzzles can reveal insights into our personality types. Moreover, they evaluate your cognitive and observational skills…

The Times of India

Microplastics cause dementia-like behaviour in mice and bioaccumulate in every organ

As per a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Science, regular exposure to microplastics leads to behaviour change in mice which is similar to the changes seen during dementia in humans. The study by researchers from the University of Rhode Island, US, found that microplastics also cause changes…

The Times of India

Researchers suggest innovative therapy for treating anorexia nervosa

A ground-breaking study led by experts at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has made substantial progress in treating anorexia nervosa (AN), an eating illness characterised by low body weight, body image problems, and anxiety. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Man left with fractured eye socket and bleed on the brain after Camden pub assault

The victim was left hospitalised after fight outside pub on Camden High Street

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The Hindu

The scientists in Japan who scared flies to understand fear

Masato Tsuji, a professor at the University of Tokyo, studies fear in flies by showing them horror movies. His research may provide clues to treat psychiatric diseases stemming from exaggerated fear, like phobias and anxiety disorders. By manipulating and recording the activity of neurons of fruit flies, they found that…

The Times of India

World’s first: Live 8-cm long worm found in brain of Australian woman

In a first for the world, an English woman residing in Australia who had repeatedly complained about medical issues, had an answer to the issues when medics pulled out a live 8cm parasitic worm out of her brain.

LiveScience

Australia woman's brain invaded by parasitic worm that normally infects pythons

The red worm was alive and wriggling as doctors pulled it out of the woman's brain.

The Guardian - UK

From botflies to eye worms, a brief history of rare parasites in humans

After a live roundworm was found in the brain of an Australian woman, we take a look at other unusual cases

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Only 1% people with the sharpest eyes can find the word SHOE within 5 seconds

Do you think you have excellent observation skills like those of a detective? Put your skills to test through this challenge. Here is an image with a lot of words with the spelling 'SHEO'. Your task is to find the word 'SHOE' within 5 seconds. Do you think you can…

The Independent UK

Doctor reveals moment she found ‘wiggly’ worm in patient’s brain - and what happened to it next

Nestled inside the right frontal lobe lesion, the creature measured 8cm lengthwise and 1mm across

Fortune

The A.I. revolution will also be a gender revolution as disruption revaluates women’s skills

From a young age, girls have been found to demonstrate a greater preference for jobs with higher brain and people content than boys.

The Independent UK

NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion

Evening Standard

Australian medics remove worm from woman’s brain

The incident is believed to be a world first, with researchers warning of the increased danger of diseases and infections being passed from animals to people

Pedestrian.tv

Maybe It’s Not Burn Out? Maybe It’s Just A Giant Worm In Your Brain After All

Doctors in the ACT made an unsettling discovery after a patient complained of depression and forgetfulness.

The Week

Wriggling worm found in woman’s brain

A woman has had an 8cm-long parasitic roundworm removed from her brain, reported The Guardian. The 64-year-old, who has experienced forgetfulness and depression, was admitted to hospital after three weeks of abdominal pain and diarrhoea, followed by a dry cough and night sweats. A scan revealed that a motile helminth…

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