Brain & Neurology
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Cell hope for Huntington’s disease
A novel form of cell transplant may form a successful cure for Huntington’s disease, say researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Read more
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Less dopamine leads to fewer gambling risks
Declining levels of dopamine mean older people are less likely to choose risky gambles than younger people because they are no longer attracted by potential rewards, according to a new study. Read more
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Migraine cardiovascular link examined
Young women who suffer from regular migraine attacks appear to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers warn today. Read more
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Neurologists warn on Zika threat to Europe
The Rio Olympics this summer will pose a "special epidemiological risk" to Europe because of the Zika virus, neurologists have warned. Read more
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Parkinson’s early diagnosis improving – conference
Researchers are increasingly identifying risk markers that could lead to early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and see early treatment applied, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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How heart failure patients benefit from flu vaccine
The flu vaccine significantly cuts the need for hospital care for heart failure patients, according to the findings of a major UK study reported yesterday. Read more
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Loss of Y chromosome linked to Alzheimer’s
Men who are missing the Y chromosome in their blood cells are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new Swedish study has revealed. Read more
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Aspirin reduces risk of major stroke
Taking an aspirin immediately after suffering a minor stroke could be key to reducing the risk of having a major stroke in the ensuing days, according to researchers. Read more
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Hallucinogenic may benefit depression
The hallucinogenic compound in "magic" mushrooms could form the basis of new treatments for depression, researchers reported today. Read more
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Low dose alteplase boosts stroke survival
A reduced dose of alteplase cut rates of intracerebral haemorrhage and improved patient survival, according to the results of a major clinical trial published yesterday. Read more