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Honoring a Man Who Touched Many Hearts

May 23, 2025

The Today show crew recently gathered to honor Uche Ojeh, the husband of cohost Sheinelle Jones. He sadly passed away from a severe form of brain cancer at the age of 45. The crew wanted to highlight Ojeh's life and the love he shared with his family and friends. They wanted to honor his legacy an

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Unlocking the Brain's Secrets: A New Look at Ex-Vivo MRI

May 23, 2025

The human brain remains one of the most intricate and least understood organs. Ex-vivo MRI scans, which are performed on brains outside the body, provide a unique window into this complexity. These scans allow for detailed anatomical mapping and integration with tissue studies. This makes them in

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Brain and Spinal Cord Gene Delivery: A New Era of Precision

May 21, 2025

Scientists have developed a set of versatile gene delivery systems that can precisely target different types of cells in the human brain and spinal cord. This advancement is a significant leap forward in the field of gene therapy, offering a more accurate and controlled approach to treating neurolog

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Brain and Finger Skills: What's the Connection?

May 21, 2025

The brain is a complex organ, and its workings are still a mystery in many ways. One area of interest is how finger movements relate to brain structure in people with cognitive issues. This is important because problems with movement often show up before memory issues do. So, researchers decided to

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Brain's Immune Cells and Rare Disease: A New Look

May 21, 2025

Brain organoids are tiny, simplified versions of a human brain grown in a lab. They are made from cells taken from people with a specific disease. These organoids help scientists understand how the disease affects the brain. One such disease is hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with axonal sphe

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A Doctor's Fight for Hope in Brain Injury Cases

May 21, 2025

Brain injuries are a major concern in modern medicine. They can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. A doctor in California is pushing for a change in how these injuries are handled. This doctor is not just any doctor. He is a neurosurgeon. His name is Dr. Geoffrey Manley. He works at the Univ

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Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

May 19, 2025

The gut and the brain are more connected than many people realize. For those with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSDs), this connection can lead to some serious health issues. These issues often involve the gut and the brain not working together proper

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Homelessness and Brain Injuries: A Community-Driven Approach

May 19, 2025

People without homes often face a tough mix of brain injuries and mental health or substance use issues. This combo makes their lives even harder. It's clear that these problems are common, but there's a big gap in how to tackle them together. So, a group of community insiders decided to step up. Th

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How Lifestyle Affects Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women

May 17, 2025

In the United States, stroke stands as a major health threat, particularly for women. Among those aged 55 to 75, 1 in 5 will face a stroke. This statistic highlights the urgent need for effective prevention strategies. One such tool is the Brain Care Score (BCS). This score is designed to encourage

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Racial and ethnic differences in end-of-life care for severe brain injuries

May 16, 2025

When someone suffers a severe brain injury, decisions about their care often fall to family or friends. This is because predicting the outcome of such injuries is incredibly difficult. A recent study looked into how these decisions vary among different racial and ethnic groups. The study focused on