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Jason Collins, 47, Dies of Brain Cancer: About the Deadly Glioblastoma That Took NBA's First Openly Gay Player

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, has died at 47 after an eight-month battle with glioblastoma, leaving a legacy of courage and inclusivity in sports.

International Business Times UK

6 Hidden Gita Lessons That Explain Why Life Feels Uncertain

Life often feels unstable even when we try to do everything “right.” Plans fail, relationships shift, outcomes change without warning, and the mind constantly searches for control. This feeling of uncertainty is not new. It is exactly the condition Arjuna experiences at the beginning of the Bhagavad Gita, where confusion,…

Times Life

Jason Collins cause of death explained: Former NBA center and first openly gay player dies at 47 after brain cancer battle

Jason Collins, the former NBA center, has died at 47 after battling glioblastoma. Collins, who came out in 2013, was celebrated for his courage and advocacy for inclusivity. His family expressed gratitude for the support received during his treatment.

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Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, dies aged 47 of brain tumor

Collins, a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the NBA, died after eight-month battle with glioblastoma

The Guardian - US

Bilingualism and sex hormones may provide a new link to brain resilience and dementia risk

Why do some people maintain good memories and have healthy brains even as they age?

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Microplastics Are Quietly Disrupting Your Hormones—Here’s What Scientists Have Found

Plastic is everywhere, from water bottles and food containers to clothing fibers and even household dust. What many people do not realize is that tiny plastic fragments called microplastics are now being detected inside the human body, including in the bloodstream, reproductive organs, and brain tissue. Researchers are increasingly concerned…

Budget and the Bees

Why Cats Instantly Trigger the Human “Aww” Response, Science Explains

There is a familiar moment most cat owners recognize instantly. A kitten tilts its head, a cat curls into a tiny sleeping ball, or quietly stares with wide eyes, and suddenly the human brain reacts with an immediate emotional “aww.” It feels automatic, almost reflex-like, as if the response happens…

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Acumen Pharmaceuticals Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Acumen Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ABOS) said its Phase 2 ALTITUDE-AD trial of sabirnetug remains on track, with top-line results expected late in 2026, as the company continues to advance its broader Alzheimer’s disease pipeline. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Chief Executive Offic

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Your morning coffee could be silently changing how you respond to touch

Caffeine appears to increase brain's ability to respond to touch

The Independent UK

Self-driving cars struggle to see at night or in fog – but imitating the human brain can make them safe

Picture this: you’re driving on a mountain road, when you suddenly hit a thick patch of fog. You respond instinctively. Your vision sharpens, and you narrow your eyes to make out the shape of any oncoming cars.

The Conversation

Sleep Hygiene Tips for Deeper Sleep and a Calmer Bedroom Environment That Supports Melatonin and a Healthy Circadian Rhythm

Discover practical sleep hygiene tips that support melatonin, align your circadian rhythm, and optimize your bedroom environment to help you fall asleep faster and wake feeling refreshed.

Medical Daily

Brief Magnetic Brain Stimulation Shows Early Promise For Improving Communication In Some Children With Autism

Brief, non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation over five days shows early promise for improving social communication and language skills in some young children with autism, early research suggests.

Medical Daily

The Most Shocking Brain Injuries That Changed People Forever

The human brain is often described as the most complex structure in the known universe. It stores memory, controls emotion, shapes personality, influences morality, and creates the very sense of identity people carry throughout life. Yet some of the greatest discoveries about the brain did not come from laboratories or…

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Bruce Willis Brain Donation Plan Resurfaces As Family Pushes Forward With Major FTD Research Fund

Bruce Willis's family plans to donate his brain for research into frontotemporal dementia, supported by a new fund to aid scientific studies and caregiver support

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Dreams Aren’t Random—They’re a Remix of Your Personality, Habits and Big Life Events

For years, people treated dreams like random late-night movies created by the brain with no real meaning behind them. But modern sleep research suggests dreams may actually reflect our emotions, personality traits, habits, and major life experiences. Scientists studying REM sleep now believe the brain actively reorganizes memories and emotions…

The Economic Times

Psychology says men who spend long hours in the toilet with their phones aren’t just avoiding people — The secret behind ‘bathroom escape’

In a world shaped by constant demands and endless stimulation, even the smallest spaces can turn into emotional refuges. Sometimes, what appears to be avoidance is actually the brain searching for a brief sense of quiet, safety and control.

The Guardian - US

Is CTE really the main reason behind the rise in NFL player suicides?

Brain trauma and football have become inexorably linked. But a recent Harvard study suggests there are other dangers for football players

Budget and the Bees

Just Squeeze Your Abs: Tiny Muscle Contractions Help Flush Toxins from the Brain

Most people think of abdominal muscles as something tied to posture, fitness, or getting a flatter stomach. But scientists are now uncovering a surprising new benefit: tiny abdominal contractions may help your brain clean itself. Researchers recently discovered that even subtle core movements can trigger fluid flow that helps flush…

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How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation

When was the last time you paid attention to your commute? And I don’t mean a couple of feet in front of you, at the car merging into your lane without a blinker. I mean really paid attention to the route you take.

Digital Camera World

I tried the Looki L1 AI camera – and I might just have signed my brain away

The Looki L1 Ai camera is a small device that captures footage and provides context-specific help

MyLifeXP

Why People Crave Validation More Than Happiness Today

Almost everyone enjoys appreciation. Compliments, praise, attention, and recognition make people feel valued and accepted. Human beings naturally want connection and social approval because it helps them feel included and emotionally safe. But something has changed in recent years. Many people no longer seek validation occasionally. Instead, validation has become…

LiveScience

If humans are getting smarter, why are our brains shrinking?

Human brains have been shrinking since prehistoric times, some studies suggest. Whether this is true and why it has happened are debated.

Times Pets

The Animal That Can "Disappear" in Front of You, Science Says

In nature, some moments feel almost unreal. An animal is right there in front of you one second, and then it seems to vanish the next. No dramatic movement, no obvious escape, just sudden absence. This illusion of “disappearing” has fascinated scientists, wildlife photographers, and observers for decades. While it…

Medical Daily

The Difference Between Nightmares and Night Terrors in How Parasomnia and Arousal Affect Disturbing Dreams

Explore the difference between nightmares and night terrors, how parasomnia and arousal affect disturbing dreams, and when these intense sleep experiences may need professional attention.

Euronews

The brain doesn't switch off under anaesthesia – it keeps processing language, study finds

While the body is under anaesthesia, the brain is not fully inactive; it continues processing language even when unconscious, according to a new study.

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