brain damage
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"Lead emissions have caused brain damage, especially in children, but also genetic problems in livestock and poultry," said Beqir Kila, a renowned environmental expert.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
So if she has severe brain damage, if she’s brain-dead, then that would raise competency questions.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
A growing body of research across the world is finding that sports with lots of head contact can cause brain damage, brain disease, dementia and related conditions such as Parkinson’s.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
The resulting brain damage was designed to closely resemble important features of stroke in humans.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Well, how did she sustain such extensive brain damage? Careful, now!”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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