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The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.

Target cuts prices on 2,000+ products, from food to cough medicine

Target is reducing the prices of more items as the discount retail chain readies for the holiday shopping season.

Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?

Acne medication can be effective. But watch out for ‘beauty culture masquerading as health’, writes Jessica DeFino. Hey Ugly, . I went to a dermatologist for the first time about a giant thing on ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Paying Workers $10,000 to Move Helped Reverse Tulsa’s Brain Drain

Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter

Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable".

Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens get 'A' for low-risk, high-reward swing; Panthers taking their medicine

Which side won the trade?

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

The signs, symptoms and treatment of prostate cancer

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Here’s What Tulsa Is Doing to Reverse a Brain Drain to Bigger Cities

A municipal program offers financing, affordable housing, and lower living expenses to remote workers tired of the high costs of coastal metro areas.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting

Case of Anthony Thomas ‘TJ’ Hoover II is under investigation by state and federal government officials. A man who had gone into cardiac arrest and been declared brain dead woke up as surgeons in ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering

Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?. Four years ago, just after the Guardian had ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

People with depression could administer brain stimulation at home, trial shows

Findings from phase two trial suggest patients could receive treatment without having to attend a clinic. People with major depression could alleviate their symptoms by self-administering a form of ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Human brain can process certain sentences in ‘blink of an eye’, says study

Researchers say findings differ from previous theories that words are understood one by one. Whether it is news headlines or WhatsApp messages, modern humans are inundated with short pieces of ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

'It was a relief when my ex-footballer husband died after brain disease'

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a condition believed to be caused by repeated blows to the head.

Alison Stewart Had Brain Surgery, Awake. Now She’s Back on the Radio.

One day last winter, Alison Stewart, the host of “All of It” on WNYC, was alarmed to find herself speaking gibberish.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'

Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery.

Simeone won't rush Le Normand after brain trauma

Atlético Madrid cannot provide a timeline for defender Robin Le Normand's return from a traumatic brain injury, manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms

Alzheimer's disease researchers found that when they aimed a TMS device at the right spot in the brain, it could slow the progression of memory loss.

Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain

A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?

Graphene-chip implant in UK trial could transform brain tumour surgery

Cancer cell detector made of material that won its inventors Nobel prize is hailed as ‘clinical milestone’. A revolutionary device designed to transform the surgical treatment of brain tumours is ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer – reports

Disgraced Hollywood movie producer undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia in a New York prison, NBC and ABC have reported. Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

The Other War for These Gazans Is Against Cancer

The small number of cancer patients from Gaza who are receiving care in Jordan’s capital, Amman, bear burdens beyond those of illness — deep feelings of guilt, along with fear and homesickness.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Could Reiki therapy help with breast cancer treatments?

Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are critical for patients fighting breast cancer, now new research is looking at how one mind-body therapy could help. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more.

'Wonderful message of hope' - Chris Hoy praised as he reveals terminal cancer

Sir Chris Hoy has received well-wishes after revealing his cancer diagnosis is terminal.

Latest in Medicine Brain Cancer

The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

Target cuts prices on 2,000+ products, from food to cough medicine

Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?

Paying Workers $10,000 to Move Helped Reverse Tulsa’s Brain Drain

The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens get 'A' for low-risk, high-reward swing; Panthers taking their medicine

The signs, symptoms and treatment of prostate cancer

Here’s What Tulsa Is Doing to Reverse a Brain Drain to Bigger Cities

Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering

People with depression could administer brain stimulation at home, trial shows

Human brain can process certain sentences in ‘blink of an eye’, says study

'It was a relief when my ex-footballer husband died after brain disease'

Alison Stewart Had Brain Surgery, Awake. Now She’s Back on the Radio.

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'

Simeone won't rush Le Normand after brain trauma

Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms

Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain

Graphene-chip implant in UK trial could transform brain tumour surgery

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer – reports

The Other War for These Gazans Is Against Cancer

Could Reiki therapy help with breast cancer treatments?

'Wonderful message of hope' - Chris Hoy praised as he reveals terminal cancer

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