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China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions

June 19, 2026

China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions

China approves NEO brain chip for commercial medical use in paralysis patients, raising questions about neural data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect

June 16, 2026

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect

New Japanese research links higher vitamin C blood levels to better-preserved brain structure and stronger neural connections in older adults.

TV news anchorman reveals he has Alzheimer's during final night helming broadcast

June 12, 2026

TV news anchorman reveals he has Alzheimer's during final night helming broadcast

Veteran WABC-TV anchor Bill Ritter reveals early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, ending his more than two-decade run behind the New York news desk.

Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms

June 9, 2026

Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms

A woman with advanced Alzheimer's reportedly showed significant brain function improvements after taking psilocybin mushrooms, per a case report.

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: 'It's a mental workout'

June 7, 2026

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: 'It's a mental workout'

New research suggests laughter is a vital catalyst for child development, enhancing the brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding of children.

Driver accused of killing 82-year-old in head-on crash claims her dog seized the steering wheel beforehand

June 5, 2026

Driver accused of killing 82-year-old in head-on crash claims her dog seized the steering wheel beforehand

A Minnesota woman accused of causing a fatal head-on crash that killed an 82-year-old allegedly told investigators her dog grabbed the steering wheel.

Golden Knights defenseman hospitalized after taking 87 mph shot to face in horrifying scene

June 5, 2026

Golden Knights defenseman hospitalized after taking 87 mph shot to face in horrifying scene

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was hospitalized after taking an 87 mph slap shot to the face during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

'I thought I had the flu': Mom nearly died after dismissing deadly sepsis symptoms

June 5, 2026

'I thought I had the flu': Mom nearly died after dismissing deadly sepsis symptoms

Virginia Beach mother Audrey Leishman shares her harrowing sepsis survival story to raise awareness after NASCAR star Kyle Busch's death from the condition.

Ultra-processed foods linked to dementia risk

June 4, 2026

Ultra-processed foods linked to dementia risk

Amen Clinics Associate Medical Director Dr. Eboni Cornish discusses a study linking ultra-processed foods to a higher dementia risk and cognitive decline.

One common activity may help detect dementia before diagnosis

June 1, 2026

One common activity may help detect dementia before diagnosis

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.