nervous system
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In these cases, the virus affects the brain or nervous system and can cause encephalitis or meningitis, which can result in an infection of the brain or surrounding tissue, according to the CDC.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Scientists have long suspected that some chemicals used in agriculture could harm the nervous system, but identifying specific pesticides and understanding how they affect the brain has been challenging.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
By focusing on a single anchor—like your breath or a phrase—you shift your brain out of its fight-or-flight mode and activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which controls your body’s “rest and digest” functions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
His cancer was graded stage three, and is not in his bones or nervous system.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
From January on, she was wrapped in a wet sheet and rubbed vigorously for five minutes every morning, which was supposed to stimulate her nervous system and circulation.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
