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Billy Vigar, Chichester and former Arsenal player, dies after sustaining brain injury

The Chichester City forward Billy Vigar has died at the age of 21 after sustaining a ‘significant brain injury’ in a game last Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Not all diabetes is about sugar – understanding diabetes insipidus

Diabetes mellitus – known to many as type 1 and type 2 diabetes – gets all the attention with its rising global prevalence and connection to lifestyle and autoimmunity. Meanwhile, its lesser-known relative – diabetes insipidus – more quietly affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, but is an altogether…

The Conversation

Delta replacing engine parts after passengers and crew suffer brain injuries

More than 300 aircraft to receive upgrades after toxic fume surges linked to serious health issues

The Independent UK

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Why AI can never truly replace the human brain, according to Jim Al-Khalili

After spending more than four months studying the evolution of the brain, Jim Al-Khalili has never been so sure of its inimitability

Evening Standard

'Blood, sweat and tears literally kept the chains moving' – Meet the group of friends who just cycled 106 miles on a six-person tandem bike

The Hoddesdon Round Table group are raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity through their odd cycling adventure

Cycling Weekly

Discovery of hidden driver of Alzheimer’s could lead to new treatments, scientists say

Findings may lead to new model for understanding Alzheimer’s disease, scientists say

The Independent UK

‘Digital brains’ that ‘think’ and ‘feel’: why do we personify AI models, and are these metaphors actually helpful?

The press has always used metaphors and examples to simplify complex issues and make them easier to understand. With the rise of chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the tendency to humanise technology has intensified, whether through comparisons to medicine, well-known similes, or dystopian scenarios.

The Conversation

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Nathan Sykes scrapped second solo album to focus on The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker's health

Nathan Sykes abandoned his second solo album after his late The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker revealed his brain tumour.

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Why Do People Spend More When They Use Plastic Instead of Cash?

Ever notice how swiping a card feels way too easy? A tap here, a swipe there, and suddenly the cart is full, the bill is higher than expected, and the wallet doesn’t feel any lighter. Cash makes every purchase tangible—you physically see the bills leaving your hands.

Everybody Loves Your Money

'Groundbreaking' gene therapy is first treatment for Huntington's disease to slow the condition

Results from a three-year trial suggest an experimental gene therapy for Huntington's disease can slow the progression of the deadly condition by 75%.

LiveScience

AI: from apocalyptic fears to life-saving breakthroughs

The next industrial revolution, or a doom-laden prelude to an apocalyptic wipe-out? No one’s quite sure how AI will reshape our future - the only certainty is that it will. This week’s ScaleUp Standard newsletter is about Brainomix - an AI health technology that’s already in hundreds of British hospitals,…

Evening Standard

Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it

A Trump administration decision to repurpose an old chemotherapy drug for autism has surprised many experts — including the physician who recently proposed the idea

The Independent UK

In 'Secrets of the Brain,' Jim Al-Khalili explores 600 million years of brain evolution to understand what makes us human

In his new BBC show, Jim Al-Khalili journeys through hundreds of millions of years of brain evolution. Live Science spoke to him about what he learned along the way and how this knowledge sheds new light on human cognition.

LiveScience

Huntington’s disease treated successfully for first time in UK gene therapy trial

Surgical procedure to treat devastating illness slowed progress of disease by 75% in patients after three years

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The Conversation

Neuroscience finds musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us

It’s well known that learning to play an instrument can offer benefits beyond just musical ability. Indeed, research shows it’s a great activity for the brain – it can enhance our fine motor skills,language acquisition, speech, and memory – and it can even help to keep our brains younger.

The Conversation

Hobbits of Flores evolved to be small by slowing down growth during childhood, new research on teeth and brain size suggests

Until Homo floresiensis was discovered, scientists assumed that the evolution of the human lineage was defined by bigger and bigger brains. Via a process called encephalization, human brains evolved to be relatively more massive than would be expected based on corresponding body size.

Cycling Weekly

Cycling might help prevent the onset of dementia, new study finds

The brains of nearly half a million people were studied by researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China and the University of Sydney

Cycling Weekly

New RLS helmet tech 'reduces risk of concussion' compared to conventional designs says independent tester

Designed in London, RLS will be first used in Canyon's Deflectr helmet released this autumn

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The Independent UK

Even people who drink low quantities of alcohol at risk of dementia, according to huge new study

Researchers say the latest analysis challenges the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health

The Independent UK

Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase dementia risk, study suggests

The findings challenge the idea that light drinking could benefit brain health, researchers said.

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TikTok ‘brain cancer mom’ Emily Long’s ‘addiction’ revealed, and the only cure she said would be a ‘crime against humanity’

Long struggled with more than what she told her TikTok followers.

Cinemablend

James Gunn Just Answered A Fan's Question About The DCU's Timeline That Is Already Sparking Theories In My Brain

The possibilities are endless.

The Independent UK

Kirsty Gallacher to undergo radiotherapy for inoperable tumour pressing on her brain

Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has revealed she is to undergo radiotherapy for a dangerous tumour pressing on her brain.

Cycling News

New Release Layer System for helmets tops safety rankings at first outing

RLS, which stands for Release Layer System, promises to significantly reduce the risk of concussion and has already been adopted by Canyon

The Independent UK

Former Arsenal striker Billy Vigar dies aged 21 after freak accident during match

Vigar was left with a ‘significant brain injury’ after colliding with a concrete wall during a game

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