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Dog owners warned over 'silent killer' causing organ failure and brain damage

Vets warn that heat-related illness can lead to organ failure, brain damage and ultimately death.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

Neuroscientist Moshe Bar’s new book discusses how we can harness our noisy and unfocused brain

We are not the masters of our mind as we would like to think, says the neuroscientist in his latest book, ‘Mindwandering: How it Can Improve Your Mood and Boost Your Creativity’

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022

Archie Battersbee: how the court reached its conclusion in this tragic case

London’s high court has heard the tragic case of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee, who suffered severe brain damage after an accident at his home in Southend, Essex, in early April.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2022

‘Protective filters during heart valve replacement reduces risk of stroke’

Octogenarian with severe co-morbidities and rare heart anatomy treated

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2022

Minute-long ‘Noah’s Ark’ language test could help GPs identify brain tumours

The test involves naming animals and could help identify headache sufferers who are more likely to have a brain tumour.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

Edinburgh scientists discover simple language test that could diagnose brain tumours

A 60-second language test devised at the University of Edinburgh could be used to diagnose brain tumours earlier than usual according to a new study carried out

Edinburgh Live · Jun 16, 2022

'Mobile phones don't increase your brain cancer risk, new study proves'

Dr Miriam Stoppard discusses how fears about radio waves sparked theories about mobile phones causing brain tumours - but examination of data from 776,000 people rules it out

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2022

CBD And CBG Show Promising Results In Treating Glioblastoma Brain Tumors

MGC Pharmaceuticals (LON: MXC), a publicly-traded cannabis company, recently finalized pre-clinical trial research of cannabinoids as a potential treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The results were positive, 

Benzinga · Jun 16, 2022

Socially isolated people have differently wired brains and poorer cognition – new research

Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it’s because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions. Studies have shown that belonging to a group can lead to improved wellbeing and increased…

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022

Sleep expert explains how many calories you burn while asleep

The exact number depends on a range of factors including the quality of your sleep

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022