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on the brain



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He replied: "Yes. This is a very complicated issue and it is important to use such a death to highlight – that we do now know repeated head injuries have an impact on the brain."

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

And there’s still lots we don’t know about how these drugs work on the brain, even though thousands of patients undergo a general anesthetic every day.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

Falling levels of oestrogen in the body have a knock-on effect on the brain, on periods, skin, muscles and emotions.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2026

I’m trying to scroll less on my phone, so maybe I’ll watch “The Great British Bake Off” or something that’s not too taxing on the brain.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2025

Some were bent and wizened with age; it was a sight that stamped itself on the brain.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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