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You can train your nose – and 4 other surprising facts about your sense of smell

Would you give up your sense of smell to keep your hair? What about your phone?

The Conversation

Faster brain aging tied to X chromosome inherited from Mom

Female mammals typically carry two X chromosomes — one from each parent — and a new study suggests that the maternal X is linked to faster brain aging.

LiveScience

Pregnant Woman With No Brain Activity Kept On Life Support To Save Baby Sparks Controversy

"Disgrace." A brain-dead 21-year-old Brazilian mother is being kept alive by machines to give her unborn 6-month-old child a chance to survive, sparking debate online. The post Pregnant Woman With No Brain Activity Kept On Life Support To Save Baby Sparks Controversy first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Optical illusion: Only a person with creative and innovative mindset can spot the word 'Boss'

Do you believe you have a sharp eye and a creative mindset? If yes, then this optical illusion challenge is just for you! Optical illusions are a great way to test not only your observation skills but also your ability to think outside the box.

The Times of India

Bling Empire star Lynn Ban dies after brain surgery for ski accident

The star of the Netflix show, about wealthy Asian American socialites, was a jewellery designer who was based in New York.

Evening Standard

What are Zyn nicotine pouches? And are they bad for you?

The FDA has given marketing authorization to Zyn nicotine pouches. That doesn't necessarily mean they're safe to use, especially for young people, and experts say there's little evidence that they help adults quit smoking.

LiveScience

Michael Strahan reveals the ‘hardest thing’ his daughter told him during her brain cancer treatment

The ‘Good Morning America’ host’s daughter was diagnoised with medulloblastoma in 2024

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Lynn Ban death: Bling Empire star dies aged 51 after undergoing brain surgery

Jewelry designer underwent emergency brain surgery in December after near-fatal ski accident

The Independent UK

Do you know how our brain collects information and retains memories?

Our brain is like a supercomputer. It constantly gathers and processes information from the world around us. Have you ever wondered how it decides what to remember and what to forget? Or why only certain memories from the past stick with us? Here's how this organ collects, filters, and stores…

The Times of India

Where are The Traitors season 1 and season 2 contestants now?

We take a look back at old favourites who made an appearance on The Traitors seasons 1 and 2, and update you on what they're doing now

Woman & Home

Cop blames tumour for 'unjustified, excessive' assaults

A suspended senior constable has tried to argue that he punched two intoxicated civilians while on duty in separate incidents in 2023 because of a brain tumour.

AAP

The fibre phenomenon: 30 easy ways to get your fill of this life-changing nutrient

It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer – while boosting the health of our gut microbiome and brain. Yet we all eat far too little fibre. Here is the no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a day

The Guardian - UK

Why a common asthma drug will now carry extra safety warnings about depression

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently issued a safety alert requiring extra warnings to be included with the asthma and hay fever drug montelukast.

The Conversation

Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis – the early warning signs to look out for

Nearly one million people are living with dementia in the UK

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Paralysed man learns to fly virtual drone with mind using breakthrough brain implant

This level of precision and freedom in virtual movement had not been previously possible, scientists say

Newslaundry

Tax memes target Nirmala, but who’s the real villain here?

The term meme was coined by the British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book The Selfish Gene. In this book Dawkins defined a meme as: “A noun that conveys the idea of a unit of cultural transmission… Examples of memes are tunes, ideas, catch-phrases, clothes fashions, ways of…

The Conversation

Social media rewires young minds – here’s how

That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) responsible for feelings of reward and accomplishment. Whether indulging in viral videos or engaging in new hobbies, dopamine creates a…

Texas Observer

Cecile Richards Isn’t Giving Up the Fight

Despite a brain cancer diagnosis and political setbacks, the Texas native is investing in a new strategy: abortion storytelling for the TikTok age.

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Cecile Richards dies at 67

Richards, a former Planned Parenthood president for more than a decade, had been diagnosed with brain cancer

The Conversation

How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies – and even our genes

In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country’s birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages in appalling conditions where they received no care, attention or love. Though tragic, this infamous “natural experiment” has allowed us to learn…

The Times of India

Bird flu mutating rapidly, scientists sound alarm after first US H5N1 death

Bird flu virus may have turned deadlier in the recent outbreak this year as scientists have discovered a strain in a person in Texas with as many as nine mutations. These changes in the virus can increase its efficiency in causing the disease, replicating in the brain, and increasing its…

The Guardian - US

Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, dies at 67

Texas-born activist who spent lifetime advocating for abortion rights died after a battle with brain cancer

The Texas Tribune

Longtime Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies after battle with brain cancer

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States.

The Times of India

What is ‘Brain Rot’? 5 habits that will prevent it

Have you ever felt like your brain isn't as sharp as it used to be? You may forget things, fail to concentrate, or feel as if your mind is "stuck in slow motion." While these difficulties may have a variety of causes, some individuals refer to mental stagnation as "brain…

The Times of India

Thyroid dysfunction and pregnancy: Risks, symptoms, and treatments

Thyroid disorders during pregnancy are becoming highly prevalent as conditions like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are taking a toll on women during pregnancies. These thyroid problems lead to complications in the mother and the baby, as thyroid hormones play a crucial role in brain and nervous system development. Timely diagnosis and…

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