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  "id": 875222,
  "title": "A stress hormone may help the brain repair itself",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/a-stress-hormone-may-help-the-brain-repair-itself-875222",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-14T11:35:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
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    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814011044.htm"
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  "summary": "A surprising stress-related signal may help the brain repair itself after injury. Researchers found that myelin-producing precursor cells rapidly release the stress hormone CRH near damaged brain tissue, helping control how those cells mature and rebuild protective nerve insulation. The same system also influences brain development and the thickness of myelin later in life. The findings could…",
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        "title": "A stress hormone may help the brain repair itself",
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        "published": "2026-08-14T11:35:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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