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Scientists discover never-before-seen type of brain cell

A new study has pinpointed cells in the brains of mice that have the unique ability to proliferate and may help to repair damaged tissue. Scientists now need to determine if similar cells exist in human brains.

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Texas records first US measles death in 10 years – a medical epidemiologist explains how to protect yourself and your community from this deadly, preventable disease

On Feb. 26, 2025, Texas health officials announced the death of a child in a measles outbreak – the first measles death in the United States since 2015. The outbreak was first identified in early February in Gaines County, Texas, where just 82% of kindergartners are vaccinated against measles, compared…

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“It was a mind-bender. Your brain tells you this isn’t supposed to work”: From unplayable rhythms to lost astronauts – the genius of David Bowie’s Ashes To Ashes

"It’s childlike and melancholic in that children’s story way,” Bowie said

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Mount Vesuvius eruption turned man's brain partly into glass

Scientists made the surprise discovery while examining the body of a man who was killed in the ancient city of Herculaneum

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‘Brain vitrification’: new research shows how the Vesuvius eruption turned a man’s brain to glass

A young man killed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE was likely overcome by a fast-moving cloud of gas at a temperature of more than 500°C in a process that transformed fragments of his brain into glass, according to new research.

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Harsh flu season has health officials worried about brain complications in children

Federal health officials are trying to tell if this year's harsh flu season led to an increase in a rare but dangerous brain complication in children

The Independent UK

Optical illusion: Only a person who has good creativity can spot 3 difference between the cute Hamsters

Do you think you have sharp eyes and a creative mind? Well, let’s put that to the test with a fun and tricky optical illusion! This adorable hamster is busy baking bread in both images, but there are three small differences hidden within them. Only a person with great attention…

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Pompeii volcanic eruption was so hot it turned brain to glass

Fiery ash cloud that dissipated quickly was likely first deadly event during Mount Vesuvius eruption

The Independent UK

Mystery of how man's brain turned to glass after Vesuvius eruption possibly solved

The new study on the "glass brain" from Herculaneum is the latest episode in a long-running academic dispute.

LiveScience

Michael Bolton shares family picture following brain cancer diagnosis

‘Spending my birthday filled with love and gratitude,’ he wrote. ‘Wishing you all the same, today & everyday!’

Evening Standard

Gary Woodland Honored With PGA Tour Courage Award

Gary Woodland, PGA Tour Courage Award winner, overcame brain surgery to return to professional golf, inspiring many with his resilience and determination.

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Teen dies after headache at work led to devastating diagnosis

Doctors initially believed the 19-year-old was experiencing side effects of a recent bout of glandular fever

The Independent UK

Can Belly Fat Protect Your Brain Health? It Depends—Here's Who Benefits

A recent study revealed that belly fat may support brain health earlier in life, however, this protective effect diminishes with age.

Medical Daily

Why does music make us feel things?

Imagine a scene from the movie Jaws, with the great white shark closing in on another helpless victim. The iconic semi-tone pattern builds and your heartbeat rises with it; the suspense pulls you further to the edge of your seat.

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Teddi Mellencamp reveals her health battle 'is not over'

Teddi Mellencamp has revealed that she recently had four brain tumours removed.

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Experts warn of federal government brain drain that could be ‘devastating’ for the U.S. economy

“It’s really a devastating way to manage a business, and it’s a devastating way to manage the government.”

Golf Monthly

Defiant Gary Woodland Vows To 'Carry On Fighting For My Dreams' In Emotional Press Conference After Receiving PGA Tour Courage Award

Woodland was honored with the PGA Tour Courage Award on Wednesday after returning to pro golf following surgery on a benign brain tumor last year

Sports Illustrated

Gary Woodland Has Heartfelt Message on What Golf Means After Brain Cancer

Nearly a year and a half since his diagnosis, Woodland still gets emotional discussing all he’s been through—and it's given him a new perspective on his career and life.

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When Someone Actually Used Their Brain: 26 Brilliant Designs

Somewhere between "why didn't I think of that?" and "this person deserves a Nobel Prize," lives a collection of 26 designs that make regular inventions look lazy. The post When Someone Actually Used Their Brain: 26 Brilliant Designs first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Harvard expert recommends THIS 4-minute activity to boost brain health

While health experts are raising alarms about the growing incidence and early onset of dementia, it is essential to adopt healthy practices to keep the brain health in check.

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Teddi Mellencamp shares first message since brain tumour surgery

Teddi Mellencamp has shared her first message on social media since her brain tumour surgery as she paid tribute to her daughter on her birthday.

Evening Standard

Simple blood test ‘could predict risk of major diseases decades later’

The highest risk of dementia was found in people whose immune system aged faster than usual – not in people whose brains aged more rapidly.

The Times of India

Optical illusion: Can you find the rat in this picture?

Your brain is a master of pattern recognition, constantly interpreting the world by identifying familiar shapes and structures. However, optical illusions disrupt this process, tricking your visual cortex and making it work harder to distinguish real objects from distractions.

Evening Standard

Can stress actually be good for our health? The surprising ways it can make us stronger and boost longevity

Research shows that exposing ourselves to short, sharp forms of stress can be good for our health — as long as it’s the right kind of stress. Giulia Crouch reports

Woman & Home

'I can't remember things that happened 30 years ago' - Sarah Lancashire experienced frightening menopause brain fog

The actress suffered debilitating brain fog during the menopause, and had a really difficult experience going through this midlife change

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