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A Marvel Star's Unexpected Health Struggle

January 4, 2026

A well-known Marvel actress, Evangeline Lilly, has shared some tough news about her health. She's dealing with brain damage after a strange accident earlier this year. Lilly, famous for her roles in "Ant-Man" and "Lost, " hurt herself badly when she fainted and hit her face on a rock. Lilly posted

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Helping Scam Victims with Brain Injuries: A New Approach

January 1, 2026

People who have been scammed online and also have brain injuries face a tough road to recovery. A recent study looked at a new support program called "Smooth Sailing After Scams" (SSAS). This program offers 10 group sessions to help these individuals cope with the emotional fallout of being scammed.

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Breaking the Cycle: How Exposure Therapy Helps with Lingering Concussion Issues

January 1, 2026

People often worry about making their symptoms worse after a concussion. This can lead to avoiding daily activities, which might actually make things harder in the long run. A recent study looked at how exposure therapy could help break this cycle. The study involved 20 people who had been dealing

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Brain Injuries and Long-Term Health: What Happens to Veterans?

November 7, 2025

Veterans returning from service after 9/11 have faced significant health challenges, especially those who have experienced traumatic brain injuries (TBI). These injuries don't just cause immediate problems; they can lead to a host of long-term health issues. A recent study looked at health records f

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When Blood Clots Strike Despite Precautions: Unraveling the Mystery in Brain Injury Patients

November 3, 2025

Blood clots in the veins, known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are a major concern for those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even when medical professionals take swift and aggressive action to prevent these clots, they still occur. This study aimed to understand why this happens

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What Happens to Kids' Brains After a Mild Head Injury?

September 17, 2025

Kids can get hurt playing sports or just being kids. Sometimes, they might bump their heads and get a mild brain injury. But what does this mean for their brainpower? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at kids who had these mild brain injuries. They checked how well these kids did on tests

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Spotting Brain Injuries After Heart Stops: A New Clue

July 9, 2025

When the heart stops, the brain can get hurt from lack of oxygen. Doctors use special brain scans to check for damage. Normally, a part of the brain called the precentral cortex looks darker on these scans. But in some cases, it doesn't look dark anymore. This change might mean the brain got hurt fr

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How Soldiers Bounce Back After Brain Bumps

June 28, 2025

Soldiers often face brain injuries, even mild ones. These injuries can make it hard for them to do their jobs. But how do they get back to their duties safely? One way is by testing them in real-life situations. A test called POWAR-TOTAL does just that. It checks both their body and mind at the sam

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How Cooling Affects Brain Injury in Boxing

June 17, 2025

Boxing is a sport that involves a lot of head impacts. This happens when the body and brain are already heated up from exercise. After a hit, if the brain is too hot, it can get more damaged. This extra damage can be tracked using certain substances in the blood. These are called biomarkers. The br

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The Hidden Heroes of Vision After Combat Injuries

June 6, 2025

In the world of medical research, a fascinating question has emerged. What if the body's own defense system could help fix vision problems caused by combat-related brain injuries? This idea is not as far-fetched as it seems. It involves a type of immune cell known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs. Th