neurological conditions
Coverage of neurological conditions in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks to birds, expert warns
Wildfire smoke is causing serious health risks for birds due to their unique respiratory systems, which make them inhale twice as many airborne particles as humans. Birds are exhibiting neurological symptoms, altered behavior, and disrupted migration patterns, with some seeking ground-level refuge to avoid smoke. Experts urge the public to report injured or abnormal birds to rehabilitation centers.
- My father died of cancer at 72. A $12,000 longevity exam at a Silicon Valley clinic found both good and bad news in my DNA.
The author underwent a $12,000 longevity test at Human Longevity in Silicon Valley to assess cancer and other health risks after their father died of pancreatic cancer. The results showed a 99% chance of being cancer-free but revealed elevated risks for neurological conditions. The tests included genomic sequencing, blood work, and MRI scans.
- China beats Elon Musk to launch world’s first commercial brain chip
China has launched the world's first commercial brain chip, surpassing Elon Musk's efforts, which could improve the lives of over 3 billion people with neurological conditions related to movement and speech.