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time.com
2 months ago
Health

New Study Finds No Brain Injuries Among Havana Syndrome' Patients

Sophisticated tests found no brain injuries in U.S. diplomats with Havana syndrome symptoms.
MRI scans did not show significant differences in brain structure between patients and healthy workers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Mental health

New Studies Find No Evidence of Brain Injury in Havana Syndrome Cases

The National Institutes of Health found no evidence of brain injury in Havana syndrome cases linked to diplomats and spies.
Intelligence agencies believe symptoms may be due to environmental factors, medical conditions, or stress, refuting hostile foreign power involvement. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Senators Seek Answers From Pentagon on Troops' Blast Exposure

Bipartisan group of senators demand military action to protect troops from brain injuries caused by blast exposure
Military often fails to recognize and protect troops from blast risks [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Football brain injuries action reaches High Court

Former footballers are taking legal action against footballing bodies over brain injuries suffered during their careers.
Nobby Stiles, a World Cup winner, is one of the claimants. His brain was found to be affected by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Similar legal action is being taken by rugby players alleging failure to protect their health and safety. [ more ]
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