Tim Curry’s skull was fractured during brain surgery following a stroke in 2012.
Tim Curry Shares Details of His Health Struggles in New Memoir Tim Curry opened up about the near-fatal stroke he experienced in July 2012, which left him partially paralyzed, in his new memoir titled *Vagabond*. Now 79, Curry describes in his book the stroke, a significant surgery that “shattered” his skull, and the lengthy recovery […]
The urgency of identifying and addressing brain disease CTE before it becomes fatal
Understanding CTE Through Recent Events This summer, a tragic incident in a midtown Manhattan high-rise highlighted our limited understanding of a severe brain condition often linked to NFL players—one that can only be confirmed after death. The shooter, Shane Tamra, targeted the NFL’s Park Avenue headquarters, resulting in the deaths of NYPD officer Didarul Islam […]
Researchers find the first hopeful treatment for an untreatable brain illness
Researchers may have found the first viable treatment for Huntington’s disease, a neurological condition without effective therapies until now. A team at University College London (UCL) has shared encouraging findings regarding AMT-130, a gene therapy currently undergoing global clinical trials. This treatment, developed by the Dutch biotechnology firm Uniqure, has reportedly been first trialed on […]
Researchers discover brain area linked to compulsive drinking behavior
New Findings on Alcohol Addiction and the Brain Recent studies indicate that the brain physically adjusts to relying on alcohol for stress and anxiety relief, establishing a strong feedback loop that complicates the process of quitting drinking. Research from Scripps Research has pinpointed a group of brain cells that become more active when individuals start […]
Saul Zabar of the Upper West Side grocery store passes away from a brain bleed.
Saul Zabal, Iconic Grocery Store Owner, Passes Away at 97 Saul Zabal, a prominent figure in the Upper West Side grocery scene for over 70 years, died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Zabal had been hospitalized due to a cerebral hemorrhage prior to his passing, according to reports. “A true New York legend,” […]
Miller comments on Ocasio-Cortez’s height joke: ‘We knew her brain wasn’t functioning’
On Monday, White House chief of staff Stephen Miller took aim at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York after she poked fun at his height and labeled him a “clown.” “Well, it was already clear her brain wasn’t functioning right,” Miller remarked during an appearance on FOX News’ “The Ingraham Angle.” He added, “Now we […]
12-year-old girl hurt in tragic church shooting in Minneapolis goes back to school after three brain surgeries
Lydia Kaiser Back to School After Minneapolis Shooting Lydia Kaiser, a 12-year-old girl who was injured during a tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis this past August, has returned to school. It’s been quite a journey. Following the incident, which left two dead and 23 others wounded, Lydia underwent three brain surgeries. Remarkably, […]
Crash involving truck driver without legal status results in brain injury for California girl
California Family Seeks Answers After Truck Crash A father in California claims Governor Gavin Newsom has overlooked his desperate requests for answers regarding an incident involving an illegal immigrant truck driver. This accident left his young daughter with life-altering injuries. Marcus Coleman expressed his frustration, stating, “We never heard anything from the governor—no callbacks, nothing […]
CTE found in the brain of shooter who aimed at NFL headquarters in NYC
The individual who opened fire at the NFL’s New York City office in July, resulting in the deaths of four people, has been found to have low-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), as reported by the Chief Inspector’s Office for New York City on Friday. According to neuropathology experts, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) […]
Medical examiner verifies that Park Ave shooter Shane Tamura had CTE, a brain disease.
A tragic story emerged from the shooting at the NFL headquarters, where the assailant, Shane Tamura, reportedly had a brain disease. Medical examiners disclosed that he left a note requesting a study of his brain for “CTE,” or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. According to officials, the 27-year-old’s brain showed “clear diagnostic evidence” of low-stage CTE. A […]