Electrode implant zaps headaches in landmark case
Washington AP reports a patient with years of severe head pain found relief after a tiny electrode was implanted beneath the skin near the left eye. Dr Sandeep Amin connected a battery to the device, delivering nerve pulses that blocked the headache signal. The breakthrough opens exploration of head and facial nerve stimulation for intractable pain.
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Diet fats linked to double Alzheimer's risk in seniors
Two studies review diet and brain health. A Chicago study of 815 residents 65 plus finds high saturated fat intake doubles Alzheimer's risk versus low fat eaters over about four years. Antioxidant vitamins show no clear protection, while fats may benefit brain health similar to heart benefits.
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