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Agustín Ibáñez emphasizes that brain ageing is influenced by various factors, stating, 'The way your brain ages, it's not just about years. It's about where you live, what you do.' Their study reveals crucial links between socioeconomic factors and cognitive decline, particularly in Latin America.
Researchers noted that a person's 'brain-age gap' can be wide, indicating faster ageing linked to structural socioeconomic inequality and health disparities. This research sheds light on differential ageing processes that vary across populations.
Recent reports highlight the worrying spread of the Oropouche virus beyond the Amazon, with Brazilian authorities looking into its impact on health, including deaths and potential fetal malformations.
The Oropouche virus, once limited geographically, is now drawing international attention after Brazil reported fatalities, a notable change since its identification almost 70 years ago, indicating a concerning expansion of its influence.
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