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Doctors in the ACT made an unsettling discovery after a patient complained of depression and forgetfulness.

A woman has had an 8cm-long parasitic roundworm removed from her brain, reported The Guardian. The 64-year-old, who has experienced forgetfulness and depression, was admitted to hospital after three weeks of abdominal pain and diarrhoea, followed by a dry cough and night sweats. A scan revealed that a motile helminth…

The worm, usually found in carpet pythons, was discovered after she complained of symptoms including forgetfulness.

The Boston University CTE Center today reported the results of the largest-ever study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in young athletes.

The course, which helps tackle post-chemotherapy cognitive problems, was deemed effective by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University.

State agency accused of allowing logging that will endanger marsupial species, while doctors tell of surprising cause of a patient’s discomfort

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before. A new therapeutic option, especially for depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, is slowly helping to address some of these considerable unmet needs in our community.

Short naps at the right time of day can boost focus, help solidify memories and potentially improve heart health.

Headphone and earplug sales are booming, but individual efforts to turn down the volume may alter our brains and surrounds in unexpected ways