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O.J. Simpson’s brain will not be donated to CTE research: report

ruins of O.J. Simpson The New York Post reported Saturday that the man, who died this week after a battle with prostate cancer, has no plans to donate his brain to research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and will be cremated. Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s longtime attorney and executor, said: told the outlet Cremation plans were […]

NYC mother had seizures due to tapeworm larvae infection in her brain

A New York mother who endured seizures for more than a decade and attempted suicide during one severe seizure was found to have tapeworm larvae in her brain. The 32-year-old woman was taken to the emergency room at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens after having suicidal thoughts due to persistent seizures, doctors wrote in […]

OJ Simpson’s brain won’t be donated for CTE research

O.J. Simpson’s brain will be incinerated without being examined, the Post reported. The killer and former NFL great’s body is scheduled to be cremated in Las Vegas on Tuesday, but his estate says there are no plans to donate his brain for research despite multiple requests from scientists. a representative told the Post. Malcolm LaVergne, […]

Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella undergoes third brain surgery, chemo is delayed

Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella has experienced another setback during her brain tumor process. The 19-year-old model revealed on Friday that her second round of chemotherapy was delayed by a month due to an unexpected third craniotomy. “It’s not as bad as the first time, but it really hurts. They give me painkillers, but they don’t […]

Grandmother dies suddenly of rare brain disease with 100% fatality rate and no cure

A grandmother in Michigan died from a rare degenerative brain disease similar to mad cow disease that has a 100% fatality rate and no cure. Arlene Fonmire, 55, and her husband, Gary, celebrated the University of Michigan’s national football championship on Jan. 8, before they woke up with symptoms of a stroke. M Live reported. […]