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Brain of an Arabic speaker functions differently, study suggests

There are at least 313 million Arabic speakers in the world. The brains of native Arabic speakers function differently than others due to the complexity of the language, a new…

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‘Accelerated approval’ for Alzheimer’s treatment to help millions globally

The treatment can be used by patients who are at the early stages of the disease that impacts millions globally. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a…

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Frequent checking of social media may be making you more ‘sensitive’: study

A study showed frequent social media use was linked to greater sensitivity to social consequences and benefits. Frequent use of social media by teenagers may be changing how brains develop,…

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How computers helped a paralysed man write

A breakthrough in computer research has enabled a paralysed man to ‘write down his thoughts” by decoding his brain signals to generate handwriting in real-time. In a big win for…

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Mummy brain: Scientific truth or the perfect excuse?

Is mummy brain real? Or is it just a convenient excuse for new mothers? Health expert Maha El Akoum dives into the topic in this week’s feature. Ever misplaced your…

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Brain of an Arabic speaker functions differently, study suggests

‘Accelerated approval’ for Alzheimer’s treatment to help millions globally

How computers helped a paralysed man write

Mummy brain: Scientific truth or the perfect excuse?

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