brain damage

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Researchers at the University of Connecticut report that the treatment caused significant brain damage in mice, raising concerns about its growing use in longevity research and off-label anti-aging therapies.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Determining precisely how many babies have died or suffered severe brain damage because of a lack of vitamin K is difficult.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

In total Helen spent 12 weeks in hospital, and because of the brain damage she suffered, her recovery has been slow.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He defended crafts chain Michael’s against claims that toxic levels of carbon monoxide at one of its stores caused brain damage to an employee’s unborn daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Perhaps the brain damage made her pliant, or the fact that she hadn’t lived in New Pretty Town for long.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld