BRAIN

Sep 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steering the Future: Breakthrough in Neurotech for People with Disabilities

Imagine a world where individuals with severe paralysis can control their environment, access entertainment, and communicate with loved ones without relying on voice or touch. This is the reality for Mark, a 64-year-old man living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thanks to a revolutionary b

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

Pregnancy's Surprising Impact on the Female Brain: A Dance of Change

The female brain is a dynamic and adaptive entity, and pregnancy is a significant catalyst for its transformation. A recent study by a team of scientists from the University of California, Santa Barbara, has shed light on the intricate dance of changes that take place within the brain during gestati

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

Pregnancy Brain: Unlocking the Secrets of the Maternal Mind

Pregnancy is often associated with a range of physical changes, but what about the impact on the brain? A recent study has shed light on the complex and still under-studied field of how the brain changes during pregnancy. Researchers have created a comprehensive map of these changes, offering insigh

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

The Mysterious Transformation of the Mother's Brain: Unveiling the Secrets of Pregnancy

The human brain is capable of remarkable transformations, and one of the most profound examples of this is the reorganization of the mother's brain during pregnancy. A recent study used precision MRI scans to capture the sweeping changes that occur in a woman's brain from before conception to two ye

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Sep 16 2024CRIME

Unanswered Questions: The Tragic Death of a Massachusetts State Police Recruit

The investigation into the death of Massachusetts State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia has raised more questions than answers. The 25-year-old died a day after becoming unresponsive during a defensive tactics training exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree. The in

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Sep 16 2024SPORTS

Soft-Shell Helmet Covers: A Promising Solution or a False Sense of Security?

The recent deaths of three young football players have sparked a fresh wave of concern about the safety of the sport. One proposed solution to this problem is the use of soft-shell helmet covers, such as Guardian Caps. But do these covers really make a difference, or are they just a false sense of s

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

The Dark Side of Recovery: B. C. Takes a Step Towards Secure Care for Brain Injury and Mental Illness

As the Province of British Columbia takes action to address the rising tide of concurrent mental-health and addiction challenges, it's crucial to question the assumptions behind this new approach. What if the notion that secure facilities and involuntary care are the answer to this complex problem i

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Will Tua Tagovailoa's Future in Football Hang in the Balance?

The Miami Dolphins quarterback's decision to meet with neurologists this week has sparked concerns about his future in the sport. Tagovailoa, 26, is seeking expert opinions on the severity of a concussion he suffered on Thursday night and the cumulative effect of multiple concussions on his brain. T

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

The Tragic Fall of a Hockey Enforcer: A Life Cut Short

Stephen Peat, a former NHL enforcer, died at the age of 44, just two weeks after being hit by a vehicle in Langley. This tragic event marks the end of a life plagued by severe health issues related to brain injury. But what really led to this downfall? Was it the countless hits he took on the ice, o

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Pandemic Brains: Did Lockdowns Age Our Teens?

A new study suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns may have accelerated brain aging in teenagers, particularly girls. Researchers at the University of Washington found that the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for higher-level thinking, thinned more rapidly in teens during the pandemi

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