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For 15 Years, a Painless Sledgehammer Seemed to Pound Inside Her Head Every Time She Drifted Off

A 77-year-old woman stayed up until about 4 a.m. for years to avoid a painless sledgehammer in her head. The cause was exploding head syndrome.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Psychology says people who keep searching for the AC and TV remote may be making this tiny memory mistake

For many people, constantly losing the remote has a much simpler explanation. The brain is more likely to remember information that receives meaningful attention, and casually placing a small plastic object on the sofa while focused on television may never be important enough to register clearly in memory.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Straining Left a Woman with Air Inside Her Skull, and Two Scans Never Found How It Got In

A 45-year-old woman strained, felt a sudden headache, and had air inside her skull. CT and MRI scans never showed how the air got in.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Nearly Half of Rechargeable Brain Implant Users in One Study Needed Help Charging, and a Dead Battery Can Bring Symptoms Back Fast

In a 42-patient study, 42.9% of rechargeable brain stimulator users needed help charging. A drained device can quickly bring symptoms back.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Diagnosed Sociopath Influencer Exposes Their Most Notable Traits That People Should Watch Out For

Australian influencer Kanika Batra has discussed her antisocial personality disorder diagnosis and described traits she associates with sociopathic behaviour, while stressing that only professionals can diagnose ASPD.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

When Sleep Leaves a Marriage, So Does Intimacy and Every Truth You Forgot to Say

What 2 a.m. Does to a Husband and WifeYou are both awake. You know he is awake because his breathing has that particular held quality, the kind that is trying to pass for sleep. You don't say anything. He doesn't say anything. The ceiling fan turns. This is the year…

Times Life · Sep 15

A Single Dose of Pharmaceutical LSD Cut Anxiety Scores Five Points Below Placebo in Phase 3 Trial

A single 100-microgram dose of a pharmaceutical LSD tablet met all the main goals in a second-phase 3 anxiety trial. Regulators have not approved it.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

Alzheimer’s may affect more than brain cells — scientists discover DNA’s 3D shape is changing in ways that could reveal hidden causes of memory loss

New research reveals Alzheimer's disease alters DNA's three-dimensional organization within brain cells. These structural changes influence how genes are activated and deactivated by the cell. Scientists used advanced genetic testing and artificial intelligence to map these DNA arrangements. The findings suggest genome folding changes alongside other known disease features. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Michael J. Fox Says Parkinson's Has 'Gotten Harder' and 'We're Getting Close' to a Cure After Acting Return

Michael J. Fox says Parkinson's has become harder to live with, while advances in research continue to strengthen his hope for a cure.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Alzheimer's Blood Test Recall Stays Open Across 13 States Even as Newer Amyloid Tests Reach the Market

A recall of four Alzheimer's blood test reagent lots distributed in 13 states remains open while newer amyloid blood tests win FDA clearance.

Medical Daily · Sep 14