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Story image: Greenwich doctor explains high-tech treatment to improve Parkinson's tremors

Greenwich doctor explains high-tech treatment to improve Parkinson's tremors

The first step in the process is for a patient to shave their head and wear a frame-like helmet with coils that transmit brain imaging signals. The patient then goes into an MRI machine, which scans their brain.

Story image: Nutrition takes backseat in cereals marketed toward children, study finds

Nutrition takes backseat in cereals marketed toward children, study finds

Story image: FDA: COVID-19 vaccines will not be widely recommended starting this fall

FDA: COVID-19 vaccines will not be widely recommended starting this fall

Story image: Brain surgeon is optimistic Billy Joel will perform again following brain condition diagnosis

Brain surgeon is optimistic Billy Joel will perform again following brain condition diagnosis

Story image: How does working long hours affect your brain?

How does working long hours affect your brain?

Scientists in South Korea followed 110 health care workers and placed them in two groups – one was classified as "overworked" and the other as "not overworked." The overworked group was made up of people who worked 52 hours or more each week.

Story image: People who stop taking weight-loss medications gain back weight, studies show

People who stop taking weight-loss medications gain back weight, studies show