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A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis — in just three minutes. That’s according to researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, ...

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About 12M long COVID patients have reported 'brain fog' New study examined 17 people, including 10 with neurological symptoms Findings validate the experiences of 'long-haulers' About 12M long COVID ...