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Tom Parker's widow Kelsey Parker says Pride Of Britain awards is 'really hard' without him

The Wanted singer died in March after suffering from an inoperable brain tumour

Manchester Evening News · Oct 25, 2022

Over 2,000 Guardian readers told us about their long Covid fight. Here are their stories

The chronic condition has an array of physical and neurological symptoms, but most remain misunderstood

The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2022

Brother of Dublin woman who died after years of 'horrendous pain' says health service let her down

Elizabeth Canning, who was 59, passed away in May at her Dublin home

Dublin Live · Oct 25, 2022

Glasgow brain injury rehabilitation care home set to open near shopping centre

Plans for a care home and supported-living flats in Garthamlock, which would also be available to tenants with learning disabilities, have been approved by council officials.

Glasgow Live · Oct 24, 2022

US health body rules collision sports cause CTE in landmark change

In a move that will have ramifications for collision sports, the US National Institutes of Health has formally acknowledged a causal link between repeated blows to the head and CTE

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

Meditation literally changes how your brain's neurons move

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) shows promise as a way to treat addiction, but also implies that meditating can be useful outside that context.

Inverse · Oct 24, 2022

Manipulating light can induce psychedelic experiences – and scientists aren't quite sure why

For millennia, people have used mind-altering techniques to achieve different states of consciousness, envision spiritual figures, connect with nature, or simply for the fun of it. Psychedelic substances, in particular, have a long and controversial history. But for just as long, people have been having these experiences without drugs too,…

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2022

Preparing for a world with Alzheimer's treatment

As Alzheimer’s cases grow, scientists have been deep in debate over its causes. Now treatments are on the horizon, the new race is to ready the health system.

360info · Oct 24, 2022

Does methamphetamine use cause Parkinson's? And what do pizza boxes have to do with it?

The South Australian government is planning to roll out a new mass media campaign about the impact of using methamphetamine, including crystal methamphetamine or “ice” and powdered methamphetamine or “speed”.

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2022

Sporting codes should implement CTE policies, neuropathologist says after analysing Paul Green's brain

A post-mortem scan of rugby great Paul Green's brain revealed CTE. The neuropathologist that scanned it says sporting codes need to do more to protect their athletes.

ABC News · Oct 24, 2022