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Your brain is actually two organs, new study finds — and it could change how we treat deadly diseases

A new Stanford study published in Nature finds the human brain develops as two distinct nervous systems from separate progenitor cells, enabling researchers to grow hindbrain motor neurons in the lab for the first time. The discovery could aid research into ALS, SMA and other brain stem diseases.

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Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery

Two-year-old conjoined twins from Ethiopia were successfully separated during a 25-hour surgery at a St. Louis children's hospital. The hospital announced the outcome after nearly a year of planning by a large medical team. The girls are continuing rehabilitation and may return home to family in Ethiopia.

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'Picky bits' season might be over, but this is why you can't stop snacking in between meals - and what to do about it, according to a nutritionist

A lifestyle article explains why people snack between meals, citing a University of East Anglia brain-imaging study and nutritionist Emma Bardwell. It lists common causes of constant snacking and offers practical strategies such as eating more protein and fibre, keeping regular meals, managing food cues, and improving sleep.

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Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program

The Pentagon released its sixth batch of UFO/UAP files, including documents from a secretive Defense Intelligence Agency program and videos of unexplained aerial incidents. The release includes 71 files, many redacted, spanning 1952 to 2025, with Pentagon caveats about how the documents should be interpreted.

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Warning over popular 'calming' supplement: Herb triggers brain damage in fit and healthy mother of two

A 44-year-old mother suffered liver failure and permanent brain damage after taking ashwagandha gummies for about a year. Her husband warns others about the supplement, while experts note that severe liver problems are rare but possible at high doses or with prolonged use. She remains in critical care with an uncertain recovery.

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What would YOU grab if you had to leave your house immediately? Study reveals Brits' most common answers - with many choosing a teddy bear

A survey of over 1,000 Britons found that in an emergency most would grab sentimental items such as photographs, keepsakes and teddy bears rather than practical supplies. Researchers say the findings highlight widespread lack of disaster preparedness despite government guidance. The article explains extended self theory as a reason people value sentimental possessions in crises.

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I was constantly exhausted and blighted by brain fog that I put down to my age and job. But it was a deadly heart condition triggered by weight-loss jabs - and thousands more could be at risk

A 77-year-old woman developed takotsubo syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal heart condition, after taking Ozempic for weight loss and diabetes. The article warns that severe vomiting from GLP-1 jabs may trigger the condition and that thousands more could be at risk.

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