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Neurosurgeon investigating patient's mystery symptoms plucks a worm from woman's brain in Australia

A neurosurgeon investigating a woman’s mystery symptoms in an Australian hospital has plucked an 8-centimeter (3-inch) wriggling worm from the patient’s brain

The Independent UK

Why does chopping onions make me cry? 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

‘Alive and wriggling’ parasitic worm removed from brain of Australian woman

Surgeon expresses shock at world-first finding

The Independent UK

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Finding a live brain worm is rare. 4 ways to protect yourself from more common parasites

News reports this morning describe how shocked doctors removed a live worm from a woman’s brain in a Canberra hospital last year. The woman had previously been admitted to hospital with stomach symptoms, dry cough and night sweats and months later experienced depression and forgetfulness that led to a brain…

The Conversation

Live parasitic worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world first

The worm, usually found in carpet pythons, was discovered after she complained of symptoms including forgetfulness.

Al Jazeera

New study highlights the brain trauma risks for young athletes

The Boston University CTE Center today reported the results of the largest-ever study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in young athletes.

The Conversation

‘Chemo brain’ course to be extended to England and Wales after Scottish success

The course, which helps tackle post-chemotherapy cognitive problems, was deemed effective by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University.

The Independent UK

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Morning Mail: NSW ‘smashing’ greater gliders’ home, worm found in woman’s brain, Trump trial date set

State agency accused of allowing logging that will endanger marsupial species, while doctors tell of surprising cause of a patient’s discomfort

The Guardian - AU

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can treat depression. Developing research suggests it could also help autism, ADHD and OCD

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before. A new therapeutic option, especially for depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, is slowly helping to address some of these considerable unmet needs in our community.

The Conversation

'Power naps' improve memory and lower heart disease risk, but long naps can have drawbacks

Short naps at the right time of day can boost focus, help solidify memories and potentially improve heart health.

LiveScience

The business of silence: is there a hidden cost to noise cancelling?

Headphone and earplug sales are booming, but individual efforts to turn down the volume may alter our brains and surrounds in unexpected ways

The Guardian - AU

5 Teaching Tips Using Brain Science

Teaching tips using brain science from Beth Rogowsky, a professor at Bloomsburg University, from her book on brain science and teaching.

Tech&Learning

‘Oh my god’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery

Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons

The Guardian - AU

Jacob undergoes 'big chop' in honour of loved ones battling with brain cancer

'I don't want anyone else to go through it like some of my family has.'

Newcastle Herald

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How scientists engineered a see-through squid with its brain in plain view

A see-through squid is giving scientists an unprecedented view of the brain and other organs in a living animal.

WEKU

Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction.

Inverse

Can You Perform Better On Less Sleep? A Psychologist Reveals the Only Real Hack

Everyone feels better after a good night of sleep, and lack of sleep can have profoundly negative effects on both the body and the brain.

The Times of India

Visual challenge: Only people with great observation skills can spot pineapple within 5 seconds!

Optical illusions are a great way to test your brain while having some fun. Regularly practicing these puzzles and challenges can help boost your cognitive capabilities, memory, logical reasoning and observational abilities.

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The Times of India

Brain teaser: How long does it take to spot 5 seedless melons?

Puzzlers are forewarned that this puzzle is quite tricky, so engage your brain and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test.

The Independent UK

United Airlines to pay $30m after quadriplegic man suffered brain damage in ‘violent’ removal from plane

Nathaniel ‘NJ’ Foster, who uses a wheelchair, ventilator, and tracheal tube, was removed from a flight while heading to a funeral with his family in 2019

TechRadar

Nvidia, beware! IBM has a new analog AI chip that could give the H100 a run for its money

The 14nm analog chip mimics the human brain and is up to 14 times more efficient than leading GPUs.

The Independent UK

United Airlines to pay $30m after quadriplegic man suffered brain damage in ‘violent’ removal from plane

Nathaniel ‘NJ’ Foster, who uses a wheelchair, ventilator, and tracheal tube, was removed from a flight while heading to a funeral with his family in 2019

Fortune

The commute is back: Here's how successful people make the most of their journey time

8 ways CEOs use their commute to set their day up for success.

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby case brings back trauma for survivor of Beverley Allitt attacks

Kayley Asher was left with permanent brain injuries by nurse in 1991 and has been upset by news of another nurse’s crimes

The Times of India

Family of brain dead NRI donates liver & corneas at Delhi's AIIMS

NEW DELHI: Family of 59-year-old PM Mathew donated his liver and corneas after doctors declared him brain dead at AIIMS trauma centre following the severe head injuries he sustained in a road accident.

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