“It was often thought to be the case that these classic hallucinogens must increase brain function—you know, they expand awareness, expand consciousness—but in fact what we see is decreased activity,” ...

These diagnostic marvels help detect everything from brain ... from CT scans can damage DNA within cells, creating breaks in the genetic material essential to proper cellular function.

He is not sure "if it’s a negative or positive” but his medical team were able to compare the results to his previous scan to check for worrying changes in brain function. Jacob adds ...

There is a positive association between exposure to at least 1 head/neck CT scan and the risk for pediatric brain tumors.

A Jersey brain tumour patient has said "processes weren't followed" after she experienced a delay in her diagnosis because she was not offered a CT scan. Sophie Reid, 36, was taken to Jersey ...

While some large studies have found links between CT scans in children and young adults and increased risks of blood and brain cancers, the risks for adults have largely been extrapolated from ...