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British stroke victim has been left with an Italian accent - 58-year-old from London laments about rare condition: 'I've lost my identity'

A British woman who developed an Italian accent — despite never visiting the country — has told how she feels she has 'lost identity'. Althia Bryden, 58, fears her new distinctive accent is stuck after suffering a stroke in May that left her unable to feel the upper right side of her body. Althia Bryden, 58, fears her new distinctive …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Davina McCall says she is overwhelmed by her love for her partner Michael after brain tumour surgery as she urges anyone who can afford it to have private health check

Daily Mail

Davina McCall has said that she is overwhelmed by her renewed love for her partner Michael Douglas after her brain tumour surgery. Davina McCall has said that she is overwhelmed by her renewed love for her partner Michael Douglas after her brain tumour surgery Davina and her hairdresser boyfriend, 49, have been together since 2019 and earlier this week packed …

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4 days, 1 hour ago

Scientists discover the key cause of dyslexia - reveal why parents CAN pass it children

Daily Mail

Scientists have revealed the key causes of dyslexia — and how it may shrink parts of the brain. It's estimated that up to one in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia, according to the NHS Researchers then used information extracted from the UK Biobank — a collection of health data from 30,000 people, including medical …

Brain Study Dyslexia

4 days, 6 hours ago

Common viral infection can trigger Alzheimer's, shock new research suggests - raising hope that a cheap, widely available drug could prevent deadly disease

Daily Mail

A 'harmless' virus carried by half of all adults could raise the risk of Alzheimer's, shock research suggested today. NICE also said it had identified 27 other drugs which it 'expects to be asked to evaluate over the next few years' Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Dr Ben Readhead, study co-author and associate professor in neurodegenerative …

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Sandhya Theatre Stampede: Sri Teja Critical After Brain Damage

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The condition of 8 year-old Sri Tej, who injured at the stampede in Hyderabad’s Sandhya theater, two weeks ago remained critical and still on ventilator. According to news reports, he suffered brain damage due to lack of oxygen supply during the stampede at the theatre. Teja was at the theatre along with his family to watch the premier show …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Pushpa 2 Stampede: 9-year-old boy injured during screening at Sandhya Theatre declared brain dead

India TV News

The boy, who was injured during Pushpa 2: The Rule's midnight screening at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre, remains critical and was declared brain dead due to lack of breathing. On Tuesday, Hyderabad City Police Commissioner CV Anand Telangana Government Health Secretary Dr Christina IAS visited KIMS Hospital on behalf of the Telangana Government to inquire about the 9-year-old boy Sri Teja. …

Sandhya Theatre

5 days, 18 hours ago

Sandhya Theatre stampede caused damage to victim’s brain, says Hyderabad top cop

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand on Tuesday disclosed that 8-year-old Sri Tej, who is undergoing treatment at KIMS, suffered from brain damage due to lack of oxygen during the stampede at the Sandhya Theatre on December 4 that claimed the life of his mother M Revathi. Because his brain was damaged due to lack of oxygen supply during the …

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6 days, 1 hour ago

Can YOU spot the missing Christmas tree in this tricky festive brainteaser?

Daily Mail

One of the houses doesn't have a tree in its window, but can YOU spot it? A new Christmas-themed brain teaser has left people on the web feeling like Scrooges after they struggled to spot the home missing its tree amid the slew of festive residences. To help get people around the globe ready for Santa to shimmy down their …

Christmas Missing Brain Tree Spot

6 days, 4 hours ago

Rare Surgery for Baby with Fused Skull

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: After birth, a baby’s skull remains soft in certain areas, leaving gaps to allow the brain to grow. However, in rare cases, these gaps close prematurely due to genetic reasons, causing increased brain pressure, abnormal head growth, and vision issues. Consultant Neuro Surgeon and Minimal Access Brain & Spine Surgeon Dr. S. Ramesh provided details about the procedure.“A 3D …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Intelligence secrets revealed; study says smart people's brains work like internet

Hindustan Times

Intelligence varies from person to person. A study published in PNAS Nexus revealed new insights into how the brain’s connectivity patterns, rather than specific, localised areas, contribute to intellectual abilities. The brain’s contribution to intelligence is not confined to certain areas. Intelligence seems to arise from how different regions work together across vast neural networks, much like how the internet …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Memory problems? Here’s why poor sleep may be the cause — and how to fix it

Salon

Researchers have long wished to understand the connection between sleep and memory, especially how the brain encodes long-term memories during slow-wave sleep, or the deep sleep that occurs during the initial hours of one’s rest. While smartwatches can help optimize one’s sleep hygiene and are therefore “probably useful,” he argues there are much simpler ways to improve one’s sleep health. …

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1 week ago

Brain teaser: Only quick thinkers can figure out the son’s exact age in this mind-bending riddle

Hindustan Times

If you're a fan of solving brain teasers, you're in for a treat! One brain teaser recently shared on Threads by user @mrs_stephanief_2000 has left users scratching their heads. Options: A) 10 years B) 11 years 3 months C) 12 years D) 15 years Check out the brain teaser here: Another teaser making waves on X Earlier, another brain teaser …

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1 week ago

Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury

Raw Story

Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. Neuroinflammation and muscle fatigue Neuroinflammation results when your central nervous system – the brain and spine – activates its own immune system to protect itself against infection, toxins, neurodegeneration and traumatic injury. Conversations between brain …

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Brain teaser: If you solve this tricky maths puzzle, the title of mastermind is yours

Hindustan Times

Brain teasers have been capturing the imagination of internet users, providing a perfect mix of fun and challenge. A brain teaser recently shared on X by the account "Brainy Bits Hub" has created a buzz among netizens. The teaser presents a simple yet intriguing image featuring a maths puzzle: "A + A = 30, B + B = 20, C …

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1 week ago

'I feel fine': Brazil's Lula discharged from hospital after brain surgery

Firstpost

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after a medical procedure was conducted to drain a haematoma in his brain. While addressing the media, Lula said that he feels fine Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from hospital after spending six days recovering from an emergency surgery. “I feel fine, I’m calm, and you all know that …

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1 week ago

Death seems “kind of arbitrary”: Scientists want to upload the brain so we can live forever

Salon

Humans have yearned for immortality for as long as we‘ve understood our fragile permanence. In response to these arguments, Zeleznikow-Johnston told Salon that “an actively conscious individual, like you or I right now, has constantly changing dynamic properties of their synapses, where the neurons are electrically active and there is ion flow going from one neuron into another, chemical transmission, …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Brain teaser: If you crack this challenging puzzle, you are definitely a maths wizard

Hindustan Times

Brain teasers are a fantastic way to challenge your mind and test your problem-solving skills, particularly if you're a fan of mathematical riddles. A new puzzle making the rounds on social media is leaving users scratching their heads, and it's perfect for those who enjoy decoding logical mysteries. On X, a brain teaser went viral, sparking debate with users sharing …

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1 week, 1 day ago

How complicated is brain surgery actually?

Live Mint

Neurosurgeons are typically portrayed in one of two ways in popular culture. “Gray Matters", an engrossing new book, goes on a tour through different types of brain surgery, from seemingly crude emergency treatments for traumatic injuries to high-precision surgeries to implant electrodes that provide relief from obsessive compulsive disorder. Most of the book documents the history and practicalities of brain …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Brazil’s Lula released from hospital after brain bleed surgery

Al Jazeera

Doctors say leftist leader has been cleared to work while recovering at home after being rushed to hospital last week. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been released from hospital following an emergency surgery to treat bleeding in his brain. ‘Disrespect of democracy’ Speaking on Sunday, the president also offered his first response to the arrest of General …

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Cat Burns on coming of age and her debut album 'early twenties'

NPR

Cat Burns on coming of age and her debut album 'early twenties' AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Being a young adult when you're just coming into your own - it's full of excitement and worry. RASCOE: British singer-songwriter Cat Burns has captured so much of what that time of life is like with her debut album "early twenties." The song feels lighthearted …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Ludhiana: Liver patient gets new lease of life at city hospital

Hindustan Times

In a lifesaving initiative at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, the unfortunate demise of a 56-year-old woman from Ludhiana led to the donation of her organs, giving a new lease of life to multiple individuals. Following the declaration of brain death, the hospital’s in-house organ retrieval and transplantation team, including the critical care and anaesthesia team led by Dr PL …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Only true geniuses can spot all the squares hidden in this mind-boggling puzzle. Can you?

Hindustan Times

Brain teasers are a delightful way to challenge the mind, offering an engaging mix of fun and logic. Brain teaser on Instagram puzzled users as they debated how many squares were hidden in the image. The image displays a grid filled with squares, and the question reads: “How many squares can you find?” While the task seems simple at first …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Bovine H5N1 displays pronounced neurotropism in many mammals

The Hindu

A study investigated and compared the tissue tropism of a 2004 H5N1 strain isolated from a fatal human case and the 2024 bovine strain of H5N1 that is currently circulating in mice and found that the two strains displayed significantly different abilities to infect different tissues. Also, mice challenged with the 2024 bovine H5N1 isolates exhibited clinical signs consistent with …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Good at Reading? Your Brain May Be Structured Differently

Wired

THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Fifty percent of UK adults say they don’t read regularly and almost one in four young people aged 16 to 24 say they’ve never been readers, according to research by The Reading Agency. The structure of two regions in the left hemisphere, which are crucial for language, were …

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British stroke victim has been left with an Italian accent - 58-year-old from London laments about rare condition: 'I've lost my identity'

Davina McCall says she is overwhelmed by her love for her partner Michael after brain tumour surgery as she urges anyone who can afford it to have private health check

Scientists discover the key cause of dyslexia - reveal why parents CAN pass it children

Common viral infection can trigger Alzheimer's, shock new research suggests - raising hope that a cheap, widely available drug could prevent deadly disease

Sandhya Theatre Stampede: Sri Teja Critical After Brain Damage

Pushpa 2 Stampede: 9-year-old boy injured during screening at Sandhya Theatre declared brain dead

Sandhya Theatre stampede caused damage to victim’s brain, says Hyderabad top cop

Can YOU spot the missing Christmas tree in this tricky festive brainteaser?

Rare Surgery for Baby with Fused Skull

Intelligence secrets revealed; study says smart people's brains work like internet

Memory problems? Here’s why poor sleep may be the cause — and how to fix it

Brain teaser: Only quick thinkers can figure out the son’s exact age in this mind-bending riddle

Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury

Brain teaser: If you solve this tricky maths puzzle, the title of mastermind is yours

'I feel fine': Brazil's Lula discharged from hospital after brain surgery

Death seems “kind of arbitrary”: Scientists want to upload the brain so we can live forever

Brain teaser: If you crack this challenging puzzle, you are definitely a maths wizard

How complicated is brain surgery actually?

Brazil’s Lula released from hospital after brain bleed surgery

Cat Burns on coming of age and her debut album 'early twenties'

Ludhiana: Liver patient gets new lease of life at city hospital

Only true geniuses can spot all the squares hidden in this mind-boggling puzzle. Can you?

Bovine H5N1 displays pronounced neurotropism in many mammals

Good at Reading? Your Brain May Be Structured Differently