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A new mouse study of spatial memory suggests that the brain's representation of places "drifts" over time.

People with experimental brain implants often turn to the treatment as a last resort, hoping to improve their health when everything else has failed

Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, dizziness, muscle or joint pain and gut problems. And many of these symptoms worsen after exercise, a phenomenon known as post-exertional malaise.

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‘The family has been destroyed twice,’ the couple’s lawyer said

Fast food is everywhere. It’s quick, cheap, and sometimes feels like the only option when you’re busy. But some fast-food items are so loaded with unhealthy ingredients that nutritionists quietly warn they might be even worse for your health than cigarettes. That’s a bold claim, but it’s not just about…

The heavy metal legend was diagnosed with genetic Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago