Shirley Ballas has brain scan after scary fall at home
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas reveals she had a 'scary' fall, hitting her head on glass furniture. Rushed to hospital for a brain scan, she was told she's 'very lucky'.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas reveals she had a 'scary' fall, hitting her head on glass furniture. Rushed to hospital for a brain scan, she was told she's 'very lucky'.
TV star Davina McCall reveals her daily dose of True Creatine+ supports her muscles, brain and energy. Discover the benefits and where to buy it from £17.
A Solihull singing group for people with dementia and their carers will now meet weekly, thanks to new funding. Discover the benefits and how to join.
Claire Nutter, 48, is raffling her family home to fund life-saving immunotherapy in Germany after UK treatments failed. Tickets are £5 via Raffall. Help buy her more time.
PSPA charity hosts a free Lincoln event on March 25 for families & clinicians to improve support for rare conditions PSP & CBD. Register now to attend.
Indi Powell, 18, survived a glioblastoma after US treatment. She now campaigns for more UK clinical trials funding, as only 5% of brain cancer patients get trial access. Support the cause.
Challenge yourself with our weekly Wednesday quiz, featuring questions on mythology, football, and literature. See if you can beat the answers from January 13th!
A Tesco shopper's TikTok discovery of a hidden 'Scan as you Shop' feature that organises your list by aisle is being hailed as a game-changer. Find out how it works.
Andi Peel's headaches were dismissed as stress. He died from glioblastoma. His mum has raised over £53,000 for Brain Tumour Research, backing a new £2.6m AI research centre in Nottingham.
A Leicestershire mum supports a new £2.6m brain tumour research centre in Nottingham, three years after losing her son to glioblastoma. The centre aims to find a cure for the aggressive cancer.
Challenge your wits with our weekly general knowledge quiz, featuring questions on everything from UK trees to Roman luxuries. See if you can beat the cryptic film puzzle!
Reece Barrett discovered his mother Louise McKenzie dead on Christmas morning, hours after she was diagnosed with an inflamed pancreas. A fundraiser has been launched to help the 18-year-old.
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell shares a health update after a second operation for glioblastoma, revealing new eyesight issues. Read her inspiring message of hope.
A new Neko Health clinic offering 360-degree body scans is launching in Birmingham. Founded by Spotify's CEO, it screens for health risks instantly. Here's what you need to know.
A new preventative health clinic, co-founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, opens in Birmingham. The £299 full-body scan has over 100,000 people on its waiting list. Discover what it offers.
Andre Yarham from Norfolk, diagnosed with rare frontotemporal dementia at 22, has died. His family donated his brain to science to help fight the cruel disease.
Rebecca John, 37, from Gloucester, will run a half marathon every month in 2026 to fundraise for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by her brother and friend's diagnoses.
Facing months-long NHS waits, UK patients turn to private scans for results in days. Services like Scan.com offer MRI scans from £300, with appointments available in days. Explore the affordable private healthcare alternative.
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell, 38, reveals her aggressive brain tumour has grown back 3cm. She faces surgery, radiotherapy, and chemo. Read her emotional health update.
Strictly star Dianne Buswell reveals incredible 4D scan footage of her baby boy with Joe Sugg. See the intimate first images and her heartfelt pregnancy update.
The DWP has issued a formal response after a charity report revealed nearly half of brain tumour patients had a bad experience with the benefits system. Discover the findings and the government's plans.
The DWP has issued an update on Attendance Allowance, DLA, and PIP following a 'serious' warning from a charity report on the financial impact of brain tumours. Learn about the findings and the government's response.
Belvoir Big Band presents £400 to Headway Nottingham, aiding brain injury recovery. The charity offers vital support at QMC. Discover how music helps the community.
Lengthy NHS delays are pushing more Brits towards private diagnostic scans from providers like Scan.com, with prices starting at £300. Discover how people are taking control of their health.
BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell opens up about the devastating impact of chemotherapy as she continues her fight against a grade four brain tumour. Read her candid health update.
Sir Alex Ferguson faced a 20% survival chance after a 2018 brain haemorrhage, lost his wife Cathy in 2023, and gracefully accepted the end of his £2m Man Utd ambassador role. Discover his journey of resilience.
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.
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.
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Kieran Shingler, 26, from Warrington, died after flu-like symptoms were diagnosed as a grade three astrocytoma brain tumour. Read his family's tribute.