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Microglia: How the brain’s immune cells may be causing dementia

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0100

They fight invaders, clear debris and tend neural connections, but sometimes microglia go rogue. Preventing this malfunction may offer new treatments for brain conditions including Alzheimer's

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The brain has its own microbiome. Here's what it means for your health

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0100

Neuroscientists have been surprised to discover that the human brain is teeming with microbes, and we are beginning to suspect they could play a role in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's

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Take control of your brain's master switch to optimise how you think

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100

The discovery that a small blue blob of neurons, the locus coeruleus, controls your mode of thinking suggests ways to increase learning, creativity, focus and alertness

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The universe is built a lot like a giant brain – so is it conscious?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0100

Research has found the universe is remarkably similar in structure to the human brain. But does this mean the cosmos has a consciousness of its own?

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Nerve fibres in the brain could generate quantum entanglement

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:00:27 +0100

Calculations show that nerve fibres in the brain could emit pairs of entangled particles, and this quantum phenomenon might explain how different parts of the brain work together

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Human brains have been mysteriously preserved for thousands of years

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:01:29 +0000

Intact human brains 12,000 years old or more have been found in unexpected places such as shipwrecks and waterlogged graves, but it is unclear what preserved them

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Why did humans evolve big brains? A new idea bodes ill for our future

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100

Recent fossil finds suggest that big brains weren't an evolutionary asset to our ancestors but evolved by accident – and are likely to shrink again in the near future

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Cocaine in mummified brains reveals when Europeans first used the drug

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:00:17 +0100

The use of cocaine only took off in Europe during the 19th century, after the drug was chemically isolated from coca leaves, but new evidence suggests much earlier use

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Brain 'Pacemaker' Treats Parkinson's

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain 'Pacemaker' Treats Parkinson's
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2006 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2006 12:00:00 AM

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Brain Lesions Predict MS Progression

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain Lesions Predict MS Progression
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2007 12:00:00 AM

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Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2008 12:00:00 AM

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Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2008 12:00:00 AM

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As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2009 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2009 12:00:00 AM

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Adding a Stent May Help Resolve Brain Aneurysm

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Adding a Stent May Help Resolve Brain Aneurysm
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2009 12:00:00 AM

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Slowed Reflexes in Aging Could Be Due to Brain Changes

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Slowed Reflexes in Aging Could Be Due to Brain Changes
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

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Brain Scans Show Risk Factor for Alzheimer's

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain Scans Show Risk Factor for Alzheimer's
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2011 12:00:00 AM

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Gene Might Predict Brain Tumors' Aggressiveness

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Gene Might Predict Brain Tumors' Aggressiveness
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Multiple Brain Tumors Even More Malignant: Study

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Multiple Brain Tumors Even More Malignant: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Brain Bleeds More Common in Smokers, Research Shows

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain Bleeds More Common in Smokers, Research Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Some Video Games May Boost Brain's Flexibility, Study Finds

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Some Video Games May Boost Brain's Flexibility, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2013 5:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Brain May Recover From Concussion by Compensating

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain May Recover From Concussion by Compensating
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2013 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Migraines Linked to Changes in Brain Structure

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Migraines Linked to Changes in Brain Structure
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2013 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Scientists Grow 'Model Brain' From Stem Cells

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Scientists Grow 'Model Brain' From Stem Cells
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2013 2:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Brain Protein Is a Key to 'Senior Moments,' Study Finds

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain Protein Is a Key to 'Senior Moments,' Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2013 2:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Brain Size May Yield Clues to Anorexia

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain Size May Yield Clues to Anorexia
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Facebook Use Linked to Brain's Reward Center

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Facebook Use Linked to Brain's Reward Center
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2013 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2013 12:00:00 AM

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One Part of the Brain Doesn't Age, Study Suggests

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: One Part of the Brain Doesn't Age, Study Suggests
Category: Health News
Created: 8/22/2014 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2014 12:00:00 AM

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When It Comes to a Growing Child, the Brain Comes First

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: When It Comes to a Growing Child, the Brain Comes First
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2014 9:36:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

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Hormone Might Help Preemies' Brains

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Hormone Might Help Preemies' Brains
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2014 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2014 12:00:00 AM

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Deep Brain Stimulation Safe for Older Parkinson's Patients: Study

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Deep Brain Stimulation Safe for Older Parkinson's Patients: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2014 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2014 12:00:00 AM

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Study: Young Adults Who Had Depression Have 'Hyper-Connected' Brain Networks

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Study: Young Adults Who Had Depression Have 'Hyper-Connected' Brain Networks
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2014 2:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2014 12:00:00 AM

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Scientists Find Differences in Brains of Those With Dyslexia

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Scientists Find Differences in Brains of Those With Dyslexia
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2014 9:36:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2014 12:00:00 AM

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Mixed Findings on Pot's Effect on the Developing Brain

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Mixed Findings on Pot's Effect on the Developing Brain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Kids' Mild Brain Injury Can Have Long-Term Effects

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Kids' Mild Brain Injury Can Have Long-Term Effects
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM

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Scans Show Range of Zika-Linked Infant Brain Defects

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Scans Show Range of Zika-Linked Infant Brain Defects
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM

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Season of Conception May Affect Fetal Brain Growth

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Season of Conception May Affect Fetal Brain Growth
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM

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For Uncontrolled Tremor, Ultrasound Instead of Brain Surgery?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: For Uncontrolled Tremor, Ultrasound Instead of Brain Surgery?
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM

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Eating Feeds 'Feel Good' Hormones in the Brain

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Eating Feeds 'Feel Good' Hormones in the Brain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM

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Brain Scans Offer Clues to Why Some Teens Pile on Pounds

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain Scans Offer Clues to Why Some Teens Pile on Pounds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2017 12:00:00 AM

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Study Finds Some Patients With A-Fib Have Hidden Brain Damage

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Study Finds Some Patients With A-Fib Have Hidden Brain Damage
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2018 12:00:00 AM

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Senator John McCain Dies From Brain Tumor

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Senator John McCain Dies From Brain Tumor
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2018 12:00:00 AM

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Secret Tunnels Between Skull, Brain Speed Immune Cells After Stroke in Mice

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Secret Tunnels Between Skull, Brain Speed Immune Cells After Stroke in Mice
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM

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Drug Slows Brain Shrinkage in Progressive MS

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Drug Slows Brain Shrinkage in Progressive MS
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AM

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Brain Implant Puts the Brakes on Epileptic Seizures in Mice

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Brain Implant Puts the Brakes on Epileptic Seizures in Mice
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2018 12:00:00 AM

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Hearing Persists at End of Life, Brain Waves of Hospice Patients Show

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Hearing Persists at End of Life, Brain Waves of Hospice Patients Show
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Rare 'Brain Vein' Strokes Are on the Rise

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Rare 'Brain Vein' Strokes Are on the Rise
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Exercise Could Help Fight 'Chemo Brain' in Breast Cancer Patients

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Exercise Could Help Fight 'Chemo Brain' in Breast Cancer Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2021 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2021 12:00:00 AM

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What Is a Brainstem Migraine?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: What Is a Brainstem Migraine?
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Having Ideal Heart Health May Lessen the Risk for Brain Vessel Disease

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Having Ideal Heart Health May Lessen the Risk for Brain Vessel Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 8/17/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Scientists Create Synthetic Mouse Embryo With Brain, Beating Heart

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Scientists Create Synthetic Mouse Embryo With Brain, Beating Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2022 12:00:00 AM