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Heavy alcohol consumption over ten years or more can cause significant brain function problems. But what about casual drinking? Robert Mathews/Unsplash

Research Check: can even moderate drinking cause brain damage?

Nicole Lee, Curtin University and Rob Hester, The University of Melbourne

New research shows an association between moderate drinking and long-term brain impairment. But there are a few reasons to be cautious about these findings.
People with traumatic brain injuries, say after a car accident or an assault, can have behavioural problems long after their physical injuries have healed. from www.shutterstock.com

Explainer: what is traumatic brain injury?

Travis Wearne, UNSW and Emily Trimmer, UNSW

Survivors of traumatic brain injuries might have behavioural issues or have problems holding down a job for years after a blow to the head or a bad fall.

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