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Platelets ‘can replicate benefits of exercise in brain’, shows study

A new research published in Nature Communications has found that an injection of specific blood molecules can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain, paving the way for potential new treatments for age-related cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease patients.

The Hindu

Don't believe the hype. Menopausal women don't all need to check – or increase – their testosterone levels

Ever heard “low testosterone” blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social media influencers are increasingly promoting testosterone therapy as an elixir for women experiencing troubling symptoms of menopause.

The Conversation

A Pig Kidney Functioned In A Dead Man's Body For Over a Month

Surgeons at New York University Langone Health successfully transplanted a genetically modified kidney from a pig and transplanted it into a brain-dead patient.

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Blizzard review – Emily Woof’s delightful storm of ideas and feeling

This brainy solo show by Woof follows an intuitive thinker, standing in to deliver a lecture for her hyper-rational neuroscientist husband

The Guardian - UK

In rare case, man's brain starts to bleed following tooth extraction at the dentist

After a standard dental procedure, a man turned up to the emergency department with bleeding in his brain.

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How consciousness may rely on brain cells acting collectively – new psychedelics research on rats

Psychedelics are known for inducing altered states of consciousness in humans by fundamentally changing our normal pattern of sensory perception, thought and emotion. Research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics has increased significantly in the last decade.

The Conversation

Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there's no substitute for shut-eye

There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a good night of sleep, and lack of sleep can have profoundly negative effects on both the body and the brain. So what can be done to substitute for a lack of sleep? Put another way, how can…

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Pig kidney transplanted in human body continues to function, Scientists call it a breakthrough

A pig kidney transplanted into the body of a human patient who was brain dead has been functioning well for more than a month, according to American surgeons. This is encouraging news for the endeavor to meet the country's high need for organ donations.

The Times of India

Study discovers improved survival for incurable brain tumours

Researchers discovered a potential drug candidate that improved outcomes for patients suffering from a type of childhood brain tumour that has no effective treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ealing mother wants health warning added to protein shake after son’s sudden death

Rohan Godhania, 16, suffered irreversible brain damage after a shake ‘triggered an acute reaction’

Evening Standard

Study could lead to injections that replicate brain benefits of exercise

‘It could help the very elderly or someone who has had a brain injury or stroke to improve cognition’

The Independent UK

What is sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and what causes it?

When 20-year-old Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce died of “sudden unexpected death in epilepsy” (known as SUDEP) in 2019, his parents had not even heard of the condition.

The Conversation

Genetically modified pig kidney still functioning 32 days after transplant into brain dead man

Surgery marks major milestone in field of xenotransplantation

The Independent UK

Optical illusion: What you see reveals if you're hard working or not

This tranquil piece of art can tell if someone is a high achiever who is striving to live up to expectations or someone who is worried and wants more from life. Optical illusions may be a lot of fun as brain teasers. People have been astonished by a fun personality…

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How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD: 5 common questions

Have you noticed that your levels of attention may slightly change during your menstrual cycle?

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'Sex drive switch' discovered in male mouse brain that kicks their libido into overdrive

In a mouse study, scientists identified a collection of neurons that regulate sexual behavior in males, and they think humans may have a similar circuit.

Fortune

People with Alzheimer’s disease tend to be deficient in these 5 nutrients that ‘help keep brains in top condition at all ages,’ researchers say

Not getting enough antioxidants can make your brain more frail and thinking more challenging, and contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.

The Conversation

Why bilinguals may have a memory advantage – new research

Think about being in a conversation with your best friend or partner. How often do you finish each other’s words and sentences? How do you know what they are going to say before they have said it? We like to think it is romantic intuition, but it’s just down to…

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Listen to Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall,' as decoded from human brain waves

Researchers reconstructed recognizable snippets of the classic Pink Floyd song "Another Brick in the Wall" using listeners' recorded brain activity.

The Independent UK

Mother wants health warning added to protein shake after son’s sudden death

Rohan Godhania, 16, suffered irreversible brain damage as a result of an undiagnosed rare disease.

PC Gamer

How illithid powers work in Baldur's Gate 3

Should you use the Mind Flayer Parasites to gain more power?

The Times of India

Optical illusion: Can you find the hidden horse in 5 seconds?

Optical illusions are a fun way to challenge your brain to think outside the box and perceive that which is concealed from plain sight, but is nevertheless out there. An optical illusion is something that plays tricks on your vision, explains The National Eye Institute, US. “Optical illusions teach us…

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Baldur's Gate 3 has left me with one burning question: why can't I help the poor wounded Mind Flayer?

People have been upset for years that there's no way to help the dying Mind Flayer in Baldur's Gate 3

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Rare Brain Tumor Stunts Teen’s Growth

She has luckily recovered, but lost her sight in her left eye. The post Rare brain tumor stunts teen’s growth

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