Brain & Neurology
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Progress against Alzheimer’s – conference
Campaigners have welcomed news of a drug that can "significantly" reduce agitation among patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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Spine damage risk in former rugby players
Retired professional rugby players face an increased risk of cervical spine degeneration, doctors warn today. Read more
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Bleeding risk from antidepressants plus painkillers
People who use antidepressants with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are at a raised risk of bleeding in the skull, researchers warn today. Read more
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Search for cure for Groundhog Day patient
A patient in the Midlands has been dubbed "Groundhog Day" man after developing a condition which leaves him living the same day over and over again. Read more
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Funeral workers face brain disease
The chemical formaldehyde may be making funeral directors susceptible to motor neurone disease, researchers warn today. Read more
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Migraine and heart disease link ‘not genetic’
The link between migraine and heart disease may not be genetic, a new US study has revealed. Read more
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Experiment explains link between behaviour and drugs
Several brain drugs may interfere with moral judgements, researchers reported today. Read more
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Europe tackles motor neurone disease
A major new project is to test the benefits of an immune-dampening molecule in helping to treat motor neurone disease, it has been announced. Read more
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Skinny jeans not for squatting
Skinny jeans are increasingly popular – but squatting in them can do serious damage to the legs, doctors warn today. Read more
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Alzheimer’s risk linked to blood pressure
Scientists have found a new link between high blood pressure and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more