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New Alzheimer’s drug is first to show it slows disease. But It’s facing a rocky rollout

Eisai Co.’s breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug — the first to show it slows the brain-destroying disease — is facing a rocky rollout as doctors grapple with logistical issues, insurance uncertainties and complicated safety testing requirements.

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Shaken baby syndrome needs a rethink

The term Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken baby syndrome) presupposes an action with malicious intent. These emotive labels should have no place masquerading as a medical diagnosis, argues Felicity Goodyear-Smith

Newsroom.co.nz

Face of an NHS in crisis: Girl, 14, could be left unable to walk after brain surgery cancelled three times

Exclusive: At least 340 life-saving children’s operations were shelved from April to December 2022, writes Rebecca Thomas

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Running Daily May Help Slow Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds

Intensive exercise boosts production of protein that aids neuron survival, potentially slowing symptoms

Zenger

Simple Mental Activities May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, New Research Shows

Crosswords, puzzles, and education classes can boost cognitive reserve and reduce dementia risk in older adults.

Zenger

He sold his company to PayPal for $800 million. Now, he's spending $2 million a year to stay young forever—no cheat days allowed

Bryan Johnson sold his company, Braintree Venmo, to PayPal for $800 million in 2013. Now, the 45-year-old says he's devoted his entire life to "neutralize" the aging process with his company Blueprint.

Fortune

'Smoothness' in parts of brain's surface may boost risk of depression, study suggests

An analysis of more than 400 brain scans has revealed a potential new biomarker for depression.

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Challenging brain in older age may reduce dementia risk, study finds

Results reveal activities such as using computer or writing journal associated with 11% drop in risk over 10-year period

The Guardian - UK

Mind control: Top neurotech firms can hoard and share patients' brain data

The world's top neurotechnology companies can keep indefinite possession of the data generated by the brains of their trial subjects and customers, and even share it with third parties, according to upcoming research. FRANCE 24's Tech Editor Peter O'Brien tells us more.

France 24

Curious Kids: can our brains sense electromagnetic waves?

Can our brains sense electromagnetic waves? – Taye, aged 10, London

The Conversation

Brave brain breeze to celebrate Ice Cream Day

Nothing is quite like the pain of brain freeze from licking ice cream, but it's a small price to pay compared to the frozen delight that follows.

Bangkok Post

How dead is "dead enough"?

Your loved one checked the box to be an organ donor at the DMV. Now they're dead. What happens?

Salon

Personal trainer praised for supporting client who learnt how to walk again after brain tumour

Video has gone viral on TikTok

The Independent UK

Not brushing or flossing regularly? You could be hurting your body’s ability to fight off Alzheimer's disease. What you need to know

Oral health is whole-body health—you probably heard the adage at your dentist’s office, or way back in high school health class. New research proves it to be true to an even greater extent.

Fortune

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How To Get In The Zone This Week If Your Brain Is Feeling Like A Hot Plate Of Mashed Potatoes Rn

Now run along and slay the week.

The Conversation

Ketamine injections for depression? A new study shows promise, but it's one of many options

Ketamine might be better known as a recreational drug or anaesthetic. But there’s growing evidence for its use for people with hard-to-treat depression.

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Kathryn Dane happy to ‘see all the light’ after recovering from stroke

The 26-year-old suffered a bleed on the brain as she warmed up for a training session.

The Times of India

Unleash your detective skills to identify who killed the woman in this puzzle

A challenging brain teaser has captivated Twitter users, in which you are required to identify the killer of a woman in a restaurant restroom. With thousands of views and comments, this brain teaser has left many scratching their heads. Are you up for the challenge? Let's dive into the details…

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The Independent UK

Being lonely linked to brain shrinkage

Socially isolated participants also had more small areas of damage in the brain, called white matter lesions, than the people with frequent social contac

The Conversation

Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed from as early as 30 – and the symptoms are often different

Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30-64 live with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia in which symptoms appear before the age of 65.

The Conversation

Fungal infections in the brain aren't just the stuff of movies – Africa grapples with a deadly epidemic

In the 2023 American post-apocalyptic drama television series The Last of Us, humans are plunged towards extinction as a fungal infection of the brain zombie-fies most of the species. This may seem far-fetched but fungi can, and do, infect human brains.

The Conversation

What happens when doctors don’t act as they should? And what's the ruling against neurosurgeon Charlie Teo?

After several years of controversy, and both praise and blame for his willingness to perform high-risk surgeries, neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been subject to practice restrictions by a special committee established under health practitioner law.

The Conversation

How to overcome repetitive negative thinking through meditation

Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thoughts? Maybe you ruminate on past mistakes, worry excessively about the future, or imagine worst-case scenarios?

Daily Record

Only eagle-eyed people can spot the two lost dogs in this tricky brain teaser

Challenge yourself and see if you can find the two pups in 43 seconds or less.

Daily Mirror

Gold Rush White Water star 'Dakota' Fred Hurt dies after brief battle with brain cancer

Dakota Fred Hurt, who was best-known for starring in Gold Rush: White Water, has died after a short battle with brain cancer, a statement has revealed

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