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Scientists uncover proof that hunger impacts our decision making

Hormone produced in gut found to impact brain responsible for decision-making and behaviour

Evening Standard

Lab-grown small blood vessels ‘indicate treatment for major cause of stroke’

Researchers have identified a drug target that can plug leaks in small blood vessels and prevent so-called small vessel disease in the brain.

The Independent UK

Hunger hormones impact decision-making part of the brain, study shows

The study is the first to show how hunger hormones can directly impact activity of the brain’s hippocampus.

The Independent UK

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What causes muscle twitching and when you should worry

Under most circumstances, it’s nothing to worry about, but if it persists, spreads or gets progressively worse, see a doctor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Can music help treat a severe brain injury? London hospital launches UK-first trial

Trial will assess whether playing an instrument or singing could help stroke patients

Evening Standard

Optical illusion challenge: Can you find the odd girl out in 15 seconds?

Various optical illusions found on the internet distort our psychological, cognitive, and physical senses, leading to ambiguities, distortions, paradoxes, and fiction in each class. Examining an optical illusion from different angles reveals different perspectives, testing our brain and optical power.

The Times of India

AstraZeneca sued over jab: could it be down to a misunderstanding of how risk is calculated?

A multi-million-pound landmark “vaccine damage” case is set to take place in London’s High Court. The test case is being pursued by Jamie Scott who suffered a severe brain injury in April 2021 after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

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How music heals us, even when it's sad – by a neuroscientist leading a new study of musical therapy

When I hear Shania Twain’s You’re Still The One, it takes me back to when I was 15, playing on my Dad’s PC. I was tidying up the mess after he had tried to [take his own life]. He’d been listening to her album, and I played it as I…

The Conversation

Scientists invent device to keep brain alive while severed from the body

Device allows new technology and research that has ‘never been done’, scientists say

The Independent UK

My mind was poisoned by diet culture. Then I tried weightlifting

In the Ozempic era, the craze for thinness is everywhere. But if you concentrate specifically on what your body can do, it is sometimes possible to rearrange your brain, writes Zing Tsjeng

The Guardian - UK

Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury − a concussion specialist explains the science behind rehabilitation and recovery

High-profile sports like football and soccer have brought greater attention in recent years to concussions – the mildest form of traumatic brain injury.

The Conversation

Pediatric Epilepsy: Causes, symptoms, and management

Seizures are commonly known as fits, convulsions, shocks, epilepsy, or episodes. These episodes typically manifest as abnormal movements throughout the body or on one side of the body, unusual spasms in the eyes and face, abnormal sensations, momentary loss of consciousness, peculiar behaviour, vacant stares, or excessive daydreaming. Pediatric epilepsy…

The Times of India

How climate change is altering animal brains and behaviour

Human-driven climate change is increasingly shaping the Earth’s living environments. How do animals adjust to these new, often extreme, conditions?

The Hindu

Gary Woodland Back Hitting Balls Two Months After Brain Surgery

The 39-year-old underwent surgery back in September to remove a lesion from his brain

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Gary Woodland posts video hitting golf balls two months after brain surgery

In his social media post, he expressed thanks for the "unconditional love and support."

Zenger

Taking Birth Control May Make Teen Girls More Impulsive

Behavioral neuroscientists say it’s important to understand the pill’s effects on the developing brain.

Zenger

Dinosaur Study Suggests Some Species Lived Underground

CT scan reveals Thescelosaurus neglectus had sensory adaptations associated with underground dwelling

LiveScience

The brain may interpret smells from each nostril differently

There might be an advantage to separating scent information from each nostril, a new study hints.

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The Conversation

Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior − a neuroscientist explains how

Human-driven climate change is increasingly shaping the Earth’s living environments. Rising temperatures, rapid shifts in rainfall and seasonality, and ocean acidification are presenting altered environments to many animal species. How do animals adjust to these new, often extreme, conditions?

The Independent UK

Scientists perplexed to find each nostril works separately to sense world

Relatively little is known about how information from the two nostrils is integrated, scientists say

WEKU

Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain

The neurological symptoms of COVID can persist for years after an infection. Scientists are just beginning to understand why.

The Times of India

Only those with exceptional observation skills can spot hidden pies in this Christmas market

This new optical illusion is the right one for your Christmas celebration. The brain teaser is based on a Christmas scene and is definitely a great way to celebrate the holiday spirit.

The Independent UK

What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and how can it be treated?

Scottish actor Billy Connolly has said that every day gets ‘stranger and more different’ as he navigates condition

Marie Claire

I'm a Health Editor who muted my notifications 11 months ago - and can't believe how much it's impacted my health

The Times of India

Only those with excellent IQ can spot the third person in this image in under 30 seconds

Brain teasers are puzzles designed to challenge your thought processes. While we all possess a lateral thinking approach, the true test for our minds comes from puzzles that demand out-of-the-box thinking. Referred to as brain teasers, these challenges disrupt our conventional ways of thinking. They come in various forms, ranging…

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