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‘Local hero’ dad, 49, died after ambulance wait

Chad Pestell, 24, blamed delay for death of previously healthy father Martin following cardiac arrest

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

A Serendipitous Genetic Fluke Could Lead to a Revolutionary Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

In a study published Wednesday researchers created a new antibody therapy for Alzheimer's disease based on a genetic mutation, though the work is still in very early stages.

Inverse · Oct 4, 2023

The study of smell loss still struggles

The pandemic brought attention to an overlooked condition. But researchers are still fighting to show smell matters

Salon · Oct 4, 2023

Scottish footballer opens up on facing incurable brain condition

Robbie McNab knows that one day he will likely be faced with the challenge of dealing with Huntington’s disease.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

The IRS Sprang a Leak

Plus: Donald Trump's creative accounting, those sneaky vegans, brain drain, and more...

Reason · Oct 3, 2023

How can I tell if my child has ADHD?

Experts share some guidance on how to spot the signs

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Parasite Turns Ants Into Zombies, Manipulating Them To Their Deaths

Sophisticated lancet liver fluke controls ant behavior, leading to cattle consumption

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

Chef’s Stroke Paralysis Spurs Call For More Brain Tumor Research Funding

Renowned Chef Paralyzed by Tumor-Induced Stroke Calls for Increased Funding for Brain Tumor Research

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

‌Early Childhood Expert Claims Playing Nurtures Early Brain Development In Pre-School Children

Child development specialist challenges traditional divide between play and learning, emphasizes role of play in education.

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

Psychedelics plus psychotherapy can trigger rapid changes in the brain − new research at the level of neurons is untangling how

The human brain can change – but usually only slowly and with great effort, such as when learning a new sport or foreign language, or recovering from a stroke. Learning new skills correlates with changes in the brain, as evidenced by neuroscience research with animals and functional brain scans in…

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023