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Eating disorders may be linked to teens’ brain development

The new study followed young people for about a decade, tracking their brain development, eating habits, and genetics.

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New dementia patients live fewer than 5 years after diagnosis

Dutch researchers found differences in life expectancy by gender, geographic region, and age at dementia diagnosis.

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Researchers say digital avatars may help patients who hear voices

Twelve sessions of therapy using a digital avatar managed to decrease the frequency of auditory hallucinations that patients suffered from.

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Sciences map the inner workings of a fruit fly's brain

The 3D model containing 140,000 neurons and over 50 million connections is a first step towards mapping larger brains.

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LGBTQ+ people may be more prone to poor brain health in later life

LGBTQ+ people were 15 per cent more likely to develop negative brain health outcomes compared to their cisgender and straight counterparts, according to a new study.

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Cheap antidepressant could help treat aggressive brain tumours

Researchers in Switzerland will test the promising early results in human clinical trials.

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Swallowing may trigger serotonin release in flies, new research finds

Receptors in the oesophagus lead to the release of serotonin when ‘good quality food’ is consumed, researchers say.

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Scientists shed light on many ways brain changes during pregnancy

A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression.

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Neuralink's first patient on what it's like to live with a brain chip

Noland Arbaugh spoke to Euronews Next about what he has been doing since the brain implant and his hopes for the future.

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No link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk

The incidence of brain cancer has not risen in tandem with the rising popularity of cell phones since the mid-1990s, a landmark review has found.

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Even mild concussions linked to long-term changes in the brain

A history of concussions, even mild ones, was linked to changes in the brain, poorer sleep and depressive symptoms, according to a new study.

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Neuralink brain chip patient uses technology to play Counter-Strike 2

Unlike the first patient, the brain chip has remained fully attached to the second patient’s brain.

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These stretchable 'jelly batteries' could be implanted into humans

The research team behind the new "jelly batteries" say they can mould to human tissue, making them "promising for future use in biomedical implants".

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Chronic loneliness may be linked to higher risk of stroke

A study found that chronically lonely older adults had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who reported minimal isolation

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How brain chips like Neuralink could help people with disabilities

Neuralink's first human trial has shown how brain-computer interface (BCI) technology can transform the lives of patients with disabilities, helping them become more independent.

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These earphones can track your brain activity and help you focus

The founders of Neurable want to make brain measurement accessible to all. Their first-of-its-kind headphones could bring brain tracking to the masses.

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Scientists develop new mRNA vaccine to target aggressive brain cancer

An mRNA vaccine triggered the immune system to target brain tumours, a small study showed.

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What is air pollution doing to young children’s attention span?

Boys may be impacted by traffic fumes for longer as their brains mature more slowly, the Spanish researchers say.

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Human brains are increasing in size. Could this reduce dementia risk?

Several brain structures increased in volume between people born in the 1930s and people born in the 1970s which may reduce dementia risk.

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"Everyone will use mind-reading devices" with pioneer Tan Le

Are you interested in trying a wireless headset that allows you to interact with digital devices simply by reading your mind? This isn't science fiction; it was invented over a decade ago by Australian entrepreneur, inventor, and businesswoman Tan Le.