Man's flu symptoms were deadly brain tumour
Kieran Shingler, 26, from Warrington, tragically died from a brain tumour after mistaking symptoms for flu. Read his family's tribute and the warning signs.
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Student's brain fog was a pituitary tumour
Ollie Cook, 23, from Lincolnshire, ignored fatigue and brain fog during his law degree. His collapse revealed a pituitary tumour. Read his story and learn about brain tumour symptoms.
Free Brain Games Magazine in Sunday Mercury
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
Man dies after flu symptoms turn out to be brain tumour
Kieran Shingler, 26, from Warrington, died after flu-like symptoms were diagnosed as a grade three astrocytoma brain tumour. Read his family's tribute.
90% of heart attacks linked to one morning habit, doctor warns
A doctor reveals the morning routine that drastically raises heart attack risk, unrelated to food or stress. Learn the simple, lifesaving change you can make today.
Teen's 'exam stress' symptoms turn out to be brain tumour
Katie-Jo Bartlett, 19, from Newcastle, saw colours on her exam paper and had an unsteady gait. Initially dismissed as exam stress, she was later diagnosed with a brain tumour. Read her story.
Rare UK halfpenny coin could be worth £100,000
UK households urged to search for rare pre-decimal halfpenny coins. An expert reveals certain dates, like an 1860 example, can fetch a fortune at auction. Check your old collections now!
Boy survives brain tumour after acid reflux misdiagnosis
Reggie Davison, 4, from West Yorkshire, beat a life-threatening medulloblastoma after initial symptoms were dismissed. Read his family's incredible story of survival and hope.
Christmas Eve Quiz: Can You Answer These Tricky Questions?
Challenge your wits this Christmas Eve with our festive trivia quiz. From Formula One to Nobel Prizes and Discworld, see how many answers you know. Try it now!
School Car Park Crash Causes Life-Changing Brain Injury
A teenage girl has been sentenced after a friend suffered a fractured skull and permanent brain damage falling from a car she drove. Read the full court report.
Norwich man's 20.26-hour run for brain tumour research
Jack Syder-Mills from Norwich will run six consecutive half marathons starting New Year's Eve to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by his sister's diagnosis. Support his challenge.
Widow's plea after husband's asbestos death at 80
Hazel Holmes appeals for information after her husband John, 80, died from asbestos-related cancer. The former engineer worked at UK power stations in the 1970s. Can you help?
Llangadog's Icy Plunge for Parkinson's UK
Twenty-two brave souls in Llangadog braved freezing waters for an annual charity swim for Parkinson's UK, raising over £1,400. Read about their heart-warming community effort.
Teen's life with rare achromatopsia in shades of grey
Avi Krishnan, 13 from Pinner, sees the world in shades of grey due to achromatopsia. His family supports Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal to fund sight loss research and gene therapy trials.
NHS trials life-saving liver treatment in 13 hospitals
The NHS is launching a major trial of a new blood-cleaning device, Dialive, for acute-on-chronic liver failure. Starting early next year, it offers new hope for gravely ill patients.
Global Adenovirus Outbreak: 8 Symptoms of Mystery Illness
Adenovirus is causing a global spike in illness with eight key symptoms. Experts warn it is highly contagious and currently untreatable. Learn the signs and when to seek help.
Saturday Quiz: General Knowledge and Cryptic Puzzles
Challenge your brain with this week's quiz, featuring general knowledge questions and clever cryptic clues based on nursery rhymes. See how many answers you know!
Father's Christmas appeal for brain tumour research
José Maria from Redhill honours son Chevy's memory by fundraising for the Brain Tumour Research Christmas Appeal. He aims to change the 1% funding statistic and find a cure.
Five diet rules linked to lower dementia risk
New research reveals five key principles of a Mediterranean diet that could enhance brain health and reduce dementia risk, impacting over 944,000 people in the UK. Discover the simple dietary changes that could make a difference.
Check Your Change: Rare 50p Coin Sells for £483
A 'very rare' Roger Bannister 50p coin sold for 967 times its face value on eBay. Find out why this 2004 coin is so valuable and how to spot it in your pocket change.
Rescue cat Batman has double hip surgery in Newcastle
A rescue cat named Batman gets a new lease on life after major surgery for a rare bone condition at Charter Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Discover his incredible journey from a scrap car to recovery.
Husband killed wife with Huntington's then took own life
A coroner ruled Michael Newton unlawfully killed his wife Heather, who had Huntington's disease, before dying by suicide. The couple were found at their Poole home.
Brain injury survivor wins national Headway award
Lorna Collins from Amersham wins the Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year Award for her creative work supporting brain injury survivors. Discover her inspiring story.
Peter Andre's Mum Thea Battles Parkinson's and Dementia
Peter Andre shares an emotional update on his mother Thea's declining health from Parkinson's and dementia, fearing it could be her last Christmas. Read his touching tribute.
£1,500 Donation Boosts Rare Disease Charity in Somerset
A Somerset charity supporting families with rare genetic condition PCD receives a vital £1,500 boost from David Wilson Redrow South West. Discover how the donation will help.
Brain tumour symptoms dismissed as exam stress in teen
Katie-Jo Bartlett, 19, had her brain tumour symptoms repeatedly dismissed as GCSE stress by GPs. Her story highlights the vital signs of brain tumours and the importance of seeking a second opinion.
Music legend Joe Ely dies aged 78
Singer and guitarist Joe Ely has died at 78 from complications of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's. The Texas legend toured with The Clash and The Rolling Stones. Read the full tribute.
Boy, 8, raises £2k for brain tumour research in Santa run
Varden Callaghan, 8, from Bromley, completed the Santa in the City 5km run with his family after beating a brain tumour. They raised over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research's vital Christmas appeal.
Katie Price's vaping addiction sparks family health fears
Katie Price's family are 'very worried' as the star admits vaping addiction, sharing a chilling lung X-ray. Concerns are heightened by her mother Amy's terminal lung condition. Read more.
Woman with brittle bone disease adopts and fosters children
Hayley Foster, 36, living with osteogenesis imperfecta, adopted daughter Shirley and became a foster carer. She urges others with 'a spare bedroom and love' to consider fostering.
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