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Study Uncovers How Screen Time Reshapes Young Brains

Watching television, playing video games or using a tablet all have both positive and negative effects.

Zenger · Nov 17, 2023

New blood tests for dementia announced, but what can they tell us and who will benefit?

A five-year, £5 million initiative has just been launched to investigate the feasibility of using new blood tests in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Alzheimer’s Society are working with the National Institute for Health and Care Research to use these blood tests in the NHS.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2023

What is the best noise for sleep? Neuroscientist reveals how to find the sound for you

Finding the best noise for sleep out of the white, pink, brown and other varieties can help you block out distractions and drift off quicker

Woman & Home · Nov 17, 2023

Scientists uncover proof that hunger impacts our decision making

Hormone produced in gut found to impact brain responsible for decision-making and behaviour

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

Lab-grown small blood vessels ‘indicate treatment for major cause of stroke’

Researchers have identified a drug target that can plug leaks in small blood vessels and prevent so-called small vessel disease in the brain.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Hunger hormones impact decision-making part of the brain, study shows

The study is the first to show how hunger hormones can directly impact activity of the brain’s hippocampus.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

What causes muscle twitching and when you should worry

Under most circumstances, it’s nothing to worry about, but if it persists, spreads or gets progressively worse, see a doctor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

Can music help treat a severe brain injury? London hospital launches UK-first trial

Trial will assess whether playing an instrument or singing could help stroke patients

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

Optical illusion challenge: Can you find the odd girl out in 15 seconds?

Various optical illusions found on the internet distort our psychological, cognitive, and physical senses, leading to ambiguities, distortions, paradoxes, and fiction in each class. Examining an optical illusion from different angles reveals different perspectives, testing our brain and optical power.

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023

AstraZeneca sued over jab: could it be down to a misunderstanding of how risk is calculated?

A multi-million-pound landmark “vaccine damage” case is set to take place in London’s High Court. The test case is being pursued by Jamie Scott who suffered a severe brain injury in April 2021 after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023