nervous system

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In these cases, the virus affects the brain or nervous system and can cause encephalitis or meningitis, which can result in an infection of the brain or surrounding tissue, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Scientists have long suspected that some chemicals used in agriculture could harm the nervous system, but identifying specific pesticides and understanding how they affect the brain has been challenging.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

By focusing on a single anchor—like your breath or a phrase—you shift your brain out of its fight-or-flight mode and activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which controls your body’s “rest and digest” functions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Many contain large amounts of caffeine, which stimulates the central nervous system and makes you feel more awake.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Now the disease has gone to his nervous system.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman