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Traumatic brain injury ups risk for brain cancer
Traumatic brain injury ups risk for brain cancer A new study found that adults who have suffered a moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop brain cancer. The study, which examined over 150,000 civilian adults, found that patients with a mild TBI were not associated with a greater risk for brain cancer, […]
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Why TikTok ADHD misinformation is dangerous
Why TikTok ADHD misinformation is dangerous New research reveals that exposure to ADHD misinformation on TikTok significantly reduces students’ accurate understanding of the disorder. College students are particularly vulnerable to this type of misinformation, with over 40% using TikTok as a search engine and many turning to it for health and safety information related to […]
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What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder
What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been open about his struggles with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological voice disorder that causes a strained and shaky voice. The condition affects an estimated 50,000 people in North […]
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Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains
Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains Measles infections send 1 in 5 people to the hospital. wildpixel/ iStock via Getty Images Plus The measles outbreak that began in west Texas in late January 2025 continues to grow, with 400 confirmed cases in Texas and more than […]
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