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Socially isolated participants also had more small areas of damage in the brain, called white matter lesions, than the people with frequent social contac

Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30-64 live with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia in which symptoms appear before the age of 65.

In the 2023 American post-apocalyptic drama television series The Last of Us, humans are plunged towards extinction as a fungal infection of the brain zombie-fies most of the species. This may seem far-fetched but fungi can, and do, infect human brains.

After several years of controversy, and both praise and blame for his willingness to perform high-risk surgeries, neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been subject to practice restrictions by a special committee established under health practitioner law.

Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thoughts? Maybe you ruminate on past mistakes, worry excessively about the future, or imagine worst-case scenarios?

Challenge yourself and see if you can find the two pups in 43 seconds or less.

Dakota Fred Hurt, who was best-known for starring in Gold Rush: White Water, has died after a short battle with brain cancer, a statement has revealed

You have spent the past few days on a cloud over your forthcoming, well-deserved holidays, and will go back to daydreaming about them as soon as you finish this article. And the truth is that the benefits of a good holiday can be felt even before the trip begins. Scientific…

Study finds MRI scans led to different diagnosis or change in care in 6% of cases

Researchers analysed more than 1,600 cases to identify any secondary, physical causes.

Emily Kinsella, 16, was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2021 after her parents took her to A&E.