Brain implants to treat epilepsy, arthritis, or even incontinence

Graphene-chip implant in UK trial could transform brain tumour surgery

Cancer cell detector made of material that won its inventors Nobel prize is hailed as ‘clinical milestone’. A revolutionary device designed to transform the surgical treatment of brain tumours is ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Can breast implants make you sick?

While not a formal diagnosis, an autoimmune dysfunction known as breast implant illness has gained traction . In 2016, when Britney Pollock was 26, she decided to get breast implants: 400 cubic cm ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Semaglutide linked to reduced arthritis knee pain in people with obesity, study finds

People who lost a significant amount of weight with semaglutide saw major improvements in osteoarthritis knee pain, research published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine finds.

A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People

Science Corporation's retinal implant allowed some people who lost their central vision to read, play cards, and recognize faces.

Tech - Wired - October 25

Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn

Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and ...

Trick or treating with Philadelphia's Republicans

The Americast team are in costume for this one

Paying Workers $10,000 to Move Helped Reverse Tulsa’s Brain Drain

Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter

Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable".

Child's death treated as suspicious, three arrested

The death happened in Windmill Court in Dungannon, County Tyrone, on Sunday 13 October.

Toddler's death now being treated as murder

Tavia Da Costa, who was due to turn two later this month, died in Dungannon on Sunday.

The best heating pads for treating sore muscles and cramps

Heating pads can help to treat aches, soreness and pains in your muscles and joints. I rounded up the best heating pads recommended by experts from brands like Homedics, Bearaby, Sunbeam and more.

This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it's traffic

Health - ABC News - October 26

NFL Winners and Losers: Takeaways from Week 8

Detroit hung 52 on Tennessee on Sunday with Jared Goff throwing for fewer than 100 yards. Here's the scary part: the Lions could've scored even more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears

Paramedics found Sergei and Yulia Skrippal in an area known to be frequented by drug abusers.

Here’s What Tulsa Is Doing to Reverse a Brain Drain to Bigger Cities

A municipal program offers financing, affordable housing, and lower living expenses to remote workers tired of the high costs of coastal metro areas.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting

Case of Anthony Thomas ‘TJ’ Hoover II is under investigation by state and federal government officials. A man who had gone into cardiac arrest and been declared brain dead woke up as surgeons in ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering

Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?. Four years ago, just after the Guardian had ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

People with depression could administer brain stimulation at home, trial shows

Findings from phase two trial suggest patients could receive treatment without having to attend a clinic. People with major depression could alleviate their symptoms by self-administering a form of ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Human brain can process certain sentences in ‘blink of an eye’, says study

Researchers say findings differ from previous theories that words are understood one by one. Whether it is news headlines or WhatsApp messages, modern humans are inundated with short pieces of ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

'It was a relief when my ex-footballer husband died after brain disease'

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a condition believed to be caused by repeated blows to the head.

Alison Stewart Had Brain Surgery, Awake. Now She’s Back on the Radio.

One day last winter, Alison Stewart, the host of “All of It” on WNYC, was alarmed to find herself speaking gibberish.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'

Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery.

Simeone won't rush Le Normand after brain trauma

Atlético Madrid cannot provide a timeline for defender Robin Le Normand's return from a traumatic brain injury, manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms

Alzheimer's disease researchers found that when they aimed a TMS device at the right spot in the brain, it could slow the progression of memory loss.

Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain

A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?

Nintendo’s brain trust including Miyamoto answers questions about game development

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa and gaming legend Shigeru Miyamoto answered questions about game development this week.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 hours ago

Inside a hospital treating young victims of Israel's war with Hezbollah

Israel says its war in Lebanon is against Iran-backed Hezbollah, but many victims seen by CBS News at one Bekaa Valley hospital were children.

Lebanon hospitals treating more Israel, Hezbollah conflict victims

Medical facilities in Lebanon are being overwhelmed with increasing numbers of civilians needing attention as Israel continues to target Lebanese sites where Hezbollah members are apparently ...

Texas county adopts policy to ensure unclaimed bodies are treated with dignity

Tarrant County will now cremate or bury unclaimed bodies rather than sending them to the University of North Texas Health Science Center for education and research.

We live in a treat culture – and gen Z is splurging on snacks | Arwa Mahdawi

When times are hard, people opt for affordable luxuries. So should you splash out on that highly Instagrammable $19 smoothie?. The last time I happened to find myself in Los Angeles (which is not a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

13 expert-approved products for treating hyperpigmentation in dark skin

We’ve rounded up the best, expert-recommended products to treat hyperpigmentation in dark skin, including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and more.

VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble

Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Diablo 4 Halloween Event Features Free Rewards And "Meat Or Treat" Shrines

Diablo 4 is celebrating Halloween with a limited-day event where you can get free cosmetic items just by logging in. During the event players can claim a total of four cosmetic items from the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Karla’s Choice by Nick Harkaway review – this continuation of le Carré is a treat

A new story about cold war spymaster George Smiley written by John le Carré’s son expertly evokes the atmosphere of the originals. They do it with James Bond, so why not with George Smiley? The ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

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