Brain & Neurology
09/01/2012 - New hope for MS patients
British scientists are hoping they can stop the chronic decline suffered by patients with multiple sclerosis, it was announced last night. More
06/01/2012 - Brain decline begins at 45
The brain can start to deteriorate as early as aged 45, researchers claim today. More
29/12/2011 - New diet boost for brain
A diet rich in healthy nutrients may help preserve the brain, researchers reported last night. More
02/12/2011 - Gifted people can hallucinate at will
Some people can “hallucinate colours at will” - and this may indicate an innate ability to handle pain, a study by the University of Hull, UK, has found. More
22/11/2011 - Weight loss link to early Alzheimer's
Loss of weight in middle age may be a sign of Alzheimer's disease, researchers warned last night. More
10/11/2011 - Coma communication hope
A simple electrical device can be used to detect awareness in patients who seem to be in a permanent vegetative state, researchers reported today. More
07/11/2011 - Early dementia detection drive
A new drive to identify people with dementia was announced today in the UK amid claims that 60 per cent of cases remain undiagnosed. More
02/11/2011 - Researchers close on ageing
Scientists say they have got a step close to finding out how to slow down the ageing process - by studying the effects of calorie restriction. More
31/10/2011 - Are memories in the DNA?
Some memories may be implanted deep within the genes of the brain, according to major new findings revealed last night. More
18/10/2011 - Night shift risk for teens
Young adults who work night shifts may face a doubled risk of developing multiple sclerosis, researchers reported last night. More
18/10/2011 - School headache call
As many as ten per cent of schoolchildren have their lives blighted by headaches and migraines at school, campaigners warned today. More
27/09/2011 - Pregnancy risks studied
Women exposed to a range of chemicals during pregnancy may face an increased risk of their child developing asthma, researchers warned yesterday. More
16/09/2011 - Apples and pears “protect against stroke”
Eating apples and pears may help to protect against stroke, according to a study that looked at the link between the colour of fruits and vegetables with the disease. More
14/09/2011 - Dementia diagnosis plea
Most cases of dementia remain undiagnosed around the world - and even in wealthy countries many people with the problem remain unrecognised, according to a report published yesterday. More
19/08/2011 - How body fights Alzheimer’s disease
German researchers have documented for the first time how the immune system battles to thwart the progression of Alzheimer's disease. More
11/08/2011 - MS genes found
A major global study, led by two British universities, has made massive strides in cracking the genetic secrets of multiple sclerosis, it was claimed last night. More
01/08/2011 - Brain cancer gene findings
British researchers have found a genetic cause of a common brain cancer, it was announced last night. More
26/07/2011 - Animal cell transplants "could" treat human disease
A Spanish researcher is suggesting that transplanted animal cells could be used in the treatment of several long-term illnesses. More
25/07/2011 - Survey finds high Alzheimer's awareness
A major European survey has found big public backing for early investigations into Alzheimer's disease symptoms. More
20/07/2011 - Seven crucial risk factors for Alzheimer's disease
Up to half of Alzheimer's disease cases could be prevented by acting on seven risk factors, experts said today. More
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