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
One scenario described the symptoms of a stroke causing bleeding on the brain called a subarachnoid haemorrhage.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Taken together, the results indicate that air pollution may raise Alzheimer's risk mainly through direct effects on the brain rather than by triggering other chronic diseases.
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
In Simon's right temple, a pulse began to beat on the brain.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
