All articles tagged with #brain damage
Billy Joel reveals that his normal pressure hydrocephalus made every live show feel like a concussion and prompted him to pause touring; after initially declining brain surgery, he had a shunt implanted that improved memory and balance, with no tour return date set following his last full show in February 2025.
Bella Mir says her father, former UFC champion Frank Mir, has brain damage from his MMA career and she hopes to avoid a similar fate by fighting smarter and finishing fights faster. She notes his health has declined (often needing a cane) after years of wars, and she wants a long career without excessive brain damage, even as she recently lost on Dana White’s Contender Series. Frank Mir retired after Bellator 231, underscoring concerns about long‑term health in combat sports.
A Santa Monica judge approved a $3 million settlement in a suit brought by Emily Willis’s mother against Malibu’s Summit Malibu rehab center after Willis suffered irreversible brain damage during a 2024 stay for ketamine addiction; the net amount to Willis is about $1.26 million under guardianship. The suit alleges medical neglect and delayed care, Summit Malibu denies wrongdoing, and the settlement does not determine what happened or assign fault. Willis—once a top porn star pursuing mainstream acting—remains incapacitated with funds earmarked for ongoing caretaking.
A mouse study found the anti-aging drug combo dasatinib plus quercetin (D+Q) caused dramatic myelin loss in the brain, with younger mice more affected and the corpus callosum deteriorating. Damaged oligodendrocytes appeared to revert to a juvenile, less functional state resembling cells seen in multiple sclerosis, offering new MS clues while highlighting potential brain risks of senolytic therapies and cautioning off-label use.
A 74-year-old woman from Wales developed encephalitis caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV‑1), leading to a 12‑week hospital stay and long‑term brain injury. Doctors note that rapid diagnosis and antiviral treatment within 48 hours can reduce damage, and the family is urging others to watch for early warning signs of encephalitis.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage resulting from a fall and fainting incident in Hawaii, with scans showing decreased brain function, and she is now focused on recovery and treatment.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she suffered brain damage and decreased brain capacity following a fall in Hawaii in May 2025, and is now facing a challenging recovery process.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage from a traumatic brain injury after hitting her head on a rock at the beach, and is now working with doctors to recover, while reflecting on the positive aspects of her recovery process.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she sustained brain damage after fainting and hitting her face on a boulder in Hawaii, with scans showing decreased brain function, and she is now working with doctors to recover.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage and decreased brain function after suffering a concussion from a fall, and is now working with doctors to address the injury.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage caused by a traumatic brain injury from hitting her head on a rock at the beach, and is now working with doctors to recover, while reflecting on the positive aspects of slowing down and resting.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage after a fall and concussion, with recent scans showing decreased brain function, and is now focusing on recovery and her humanitarian work.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she suffered brain damage after a fall at the beach, which resulted in decreased brain function and ongoing cognitive challenges, highlighting her long-standing issues with unexplained fainting and medical testing.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she suffered brain damage after a fall at the beach, which resulted in decreased brain function and ongoing cognitive challenges, highlighting her long-standing issues with unexplained fainting and medical testing.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage from a traumatic brain injury after a fall in 2026, and she faces a challenging recovery process, though the injury has also led her to slow down and appreciate life more.