Brain News
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US girl ill from brain-eating amoeba contracted while swimming in river dies
A 10-year-old girl has died in hospital, her family said in a statement on Monday, after she contracted a rare...
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Brain study probes molecular origins of anxiety
Scientists have found that increasing the levels of a molecule in a particular part of the brain can reduce anxious...
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Alzheimer's: Death of key brain cells causes daytime sleepiness
Extreme daytime sleepiness is often a top symptom of Alzheimer's disease but what, exactly, causes it? New research finally brings...
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Study links higher body weight later in life to faster brain aging
A new study has identified an association between having a higher body mass and larger waist later in life, and...
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Exploring how pollution might impact the brain
A reduction in sense of smell precedes certain neurological conditions, and pollution has been shown to increase the risk of...
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Rebecca shows a fine example of beauty and brains
We have all heard the term "Beauty with Brains" we got our hands on none other than business influencer Rebecca...
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Phantom sensations: The mystery of how brains process touch
Have you ever thought someone had touched your left arm when, in fact, they had reached for your right one?...
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Stroke study finds mouth bacteria in brain clots
Ensuring good oral hygiene could help to prevent stroke. This was what scientists proposed after finding DNA traces of oral...
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How a parasitic fish could help us fight brain cancer and stroke
Researchers turn to an ancient species of fish in a bid to find a better way of delivering therapeutic drugs...
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Alzheimer's: How light therapy could protect the brain
Researchers have previously shown that a type of light therapy could potentially reduce toxic proteins that build up in the...
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How elderberries can help you fight the flu
If you have ever eaten ripe elderberries or made elderberry jam, syrup, or wine, then you will be familiar with...
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How might obesity affect the brain?
The link between obesity and the brain is a fascinating topic that scientists have only recently begun to explore. New...
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How the brain adapts to hear better after vision loss
Both scientific studies and anecdotal evidence have suggested that people who experience vision loss often develop a more enhanced sense...
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Stimulating brain with ultrasound can influence decisions
A noninvasive, low-intensity ultrasound method that targets nerve cells, or neurons, can alter brain function to influence decision-making. Scientists have demonstrated...
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Alcohol use disorder: Brain damage may progress despite sobriety
A new study goes against the grain of previous research by suggesting that alcohol-induced brain damage does not stop when...
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Scientists locate brain circuit that curbs overeating
The brain has complex circuitry that locks appetite to memories of finding and enjoying food. This drives the feeding behaviors...