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Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

Davina McCall's BF on Brain Op Memory Loss

TV presenter Davina McCall's boyfriend, Michael Douglas, opens up about the profound impact of his brain operation, detailing his frustrating battle with short-term memory loss and how it affects their daily life.

Daughter's Brain Tumour Dismissed as 'Tummy Bug'

Exclusive: A mother's harrowing account of her daughter's brain tumour misdiagnosis. Her persistent fight for an MRI scan saved her child's life, sparking urgent calls for improved paediatric care and awareness of brain tumour symptoms in the UK.

5 Patio Cleaning Hacks That Destroy Your Slabs

Gardening experts issue urgent warning against viral patio cleaning tricks using bleach, pressure washers, and vinegar that cause permanent damage to your paving stones.

Revolutionary 'freeze' treatment destroys brain tumours

UK doctors pioneer a groundbreaking 'cryoablation' technique, freezing inoperable brain tumours with an ice ball probe. This minimally invasive NHS procedure offers new hope for patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.

Brain chip translates thoughts into speech

Scientists have developed a revolutionary brain implant capable of decoding inner thoughts into spoken words, offering new hope for speech-impaired individuals.

Pensioner survives ultra-rare brain tumour

A 72-year-old man from the UK has stunned doctors by surviving an ultra-rare brain tumour with just months to live. Read his incredible story of resilience and hope.

Neuralink vs OpenAI: The Brain-AI Race

Elon Musk’s Neuralink and OpenAI are competing to develop brain-computer interfaces, raising ethical and technological questions about the future of AI integration.

CTE Found in Brain of California Shooter Shane Tamura

Medical experts have identified chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the brain of Shane Tamura, the gunman behind a deadly California shooting. The findings raise urgent questions about brain injuries and violent behaviour.

UK soldiers suffer brain damage from weapon blasts

A damning investigation reveals that thousands of UK Army personnel have sustained brain injuries due to exposure to explosive weapon blasts, raising urgent concerns over military safety protocols.

COVID may accelerate brain ageing by 10 years

New research suggests COVID-19 could speed up brain ageing, with severe cases showing cognitive decline equivalent to a decade of natural ageing. Experts warn of long-term neurological risks.

Erythritol sweetener may cause brain damage

New research suggests that erythritol, a common sugar substitute, may significantly elevate the risk of blood clots, strokes, and brain damage. Experts urge caution.

Hawaii's rat lungworm disease cases surge

Hawaii faces a growing health crisis as cases of rat lungworm disease, a parasitic infection that can cause severe neurological damage, continue to rise. Learn how this rare but dangerous illness spreads and how to protect yourself.

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