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Study gives most advanced picture yet of DMT compound’s effect on advanced functions such as imagination

Scientists have been working to understand the root causes of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease for decades now. But one of the reasons we don’t yet have a cure for this disease is because of the complexity of the human brain – alongside the complexity of the disease itself.

Tyler Keys, 5, from Essex, was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer after going for a regular check-up. Tyler was recommended to have the test after his teacher became concerned about his learning

Jehane Thomas, 30, had shared details of her diagnosis or optic neuritis

Test your cognitive skills with this tricky brain teaser that challenges you to find the odd X hidden within these colourful Ys in just 21 seconds – if you do you've apparently got a high IQ

Leading expert aims to raise awareness about a problem that can be difficult for sufferers to recognise - or even talk about

MIPS, which stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System, is a technology developed in 1996 by specialists from the Royal Institute of Technology and brain surgeon Hans von Holst.

A leading expert has revealed the most commonly overlooked symptom

It adds to the evidence that heading the ball damages the brain as soccer players 50% more likely to develop dementia

The menopause is a natural part of aging in those with a female reproductive system, and can affect you physically and mentally - but there is one symptom that goes unnoticed.

Jasmine Freeman's parents said six weeks ago, she was just a "normal child" but their world has been turned upside down