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The first study to measure vitamin D in the brain could help reveal how to maintain cognitive health

A new study found a link between higher concentrations of Vitamin D and improved cognition in aging people.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2022

Shane MacGowan hoping to be home for Christmas after deadly virus

The singer contracted shingles over a week ago which caused Victoria, his wife, to bring him to hospital, where further tests confirmed he has a rare brain condition called encephalitis

Dublin Live · Dec 12, 2022

Brave six-year-old Scot fighting brain tumour completes Santa Dash as guest of honour

Cole Park from Kirkintilloch completed this year's Santa Dash in Glasgow with a team of around 30 supporters behind him, including proud mum Michelle.

Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022

Chris Kamara's 'silent agony' as he goes from 'loudest person in the room to quietest'

Sky Sports favourite, 64, was left heartbroken to be forced to step down from hi

Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

Optical illusion: Can you find a man hiding in these bells?

The study of optical illusions is fascinating. It's entertaining to search for hidden objects in pictures, and it's also a terrific method to gauge how quickly your brain processes visual information. Many people like deciphering optical illusions to improve their observational abilities. And a recent emergence of one such optical…

The Times of India · Dec 11, 2022

Brave six-year-old with aggressive brain tumour among thousands to complete Santa Dash

Cole Park was one of thousands of Santas who braved the cold to take part in the festive fun run. The six-year-old completed the popular Santa Dash in his wheelchair pushed by a team of supporters.

Glasgow Live · Dec 11, 2022

‘Alcohol affects every organ’: hangovers and how to survive them

As the party season kicks in, so will the effects of having one too many. Here are the sobering facts behind hangovers and tactics that might help you avoid them

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022

Schoolboy diagnosed with cancer weeks after identical twin died from brain tumour

Doctors initially thought Jack Parton was suffering with PTSD following his brother's funeral, but he later received a devasting diagnosis

Manchester Evening News · Dec 11, 2022

Man unable to eat, speak or walk after slipping on ice during night out

Tommy Kelly has been forced to 'learn to walk again' after he suffered the brain injury in a fall. He slipped on ice, hit his head and spent three months in a coma

Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

Dad suddenly started falling over and ended up homeless in Liverpool

"I went from having a very comfortable life to being homeless, in a wheelchair and without anything – simply surviving."

Liverpool Echo · Dec 11, 2022