Brain & Neurology
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Epileptic risk from strobe lights
Strobe lighting at music events is posing a major risk for people with epilepsy, Dutch researchers warn today. Read more
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Smartphone pain therapy trials to begin
British scientists have developed a phone app to help people suffering from chronic pain, it was announced today. Read more
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Brain pressure research could help mission to Mars
Researchers at the University of Birmingham who are behind a drug to reduce brain pressure could help the next generation of astronauts in their mission to Mars. Read more
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Sixth finger should be retained – study
The practice of removing extra toes and fingers from polydactylic babies should be reconsidered in the light of new findings about them, British researchers say today. Read more
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Chaos study identifies pregnancy alcohol damage
Any consumption of alcohol in pregnancy is not safe because of changes it can cause to the brain, according to Scottish researchers. Read more
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Warning on growing palliative care needs
The number of people needing palliative care globally is set to double in the next 40 years, according to a new projection. Read more
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Xenon gas may prevent brain damage
The anaesthetic drug xenon has been found in laboratory tests to protect brain tissue when given shortly after a traumatic brain injury, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Dementia prevention guidance released
New global guidelines set out how the public can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Read more
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Welcome for MS drug u-turn
The first drug to slow the development of primary progressive multiple sclerosis is set to be supported for use in the NHS, it was announced today. Read more
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LATE-onset dementia classified
A form of late-onset dementia has been identified by scientists linked to a specific protein, it has been announced. Read more