on the brain

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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

Although natural language is not maximally compressed, it places far less strain on the brain.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 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

"It isn't very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain."

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger