Brain & Neurology
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Brain-enhancing drugs unexplored
Thousands may be taking brain-boosting drugs – but their side-effects are unknown, experts warn today. Read more
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Does paracetamol ease back pain?
Paracetamol is not as effective as previously thought for spinal pain, researchers say today. Read more
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Head injury patients’ brains age faster
The brains of people who have suffered serious head injuries age faster than brains in healthy individuals. Read more
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New hope for MND
Researchers say they may have found new clues about the diagnosis and treatment of motor neurone disease, the disease that affects astrophysicist Professor Stephen Hawking. Read more
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How healthy living may stave off dementia
A programme of healthy eating guidance, exercise, and brain training, can help stave off dementia, the results of a unique two-year trial have found. Read more
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Brain’s pain centre found
Researchers say they have found the pain centre of the brain – potentially making it possible to use scientific tests to measure levels of misery. Read more
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Surgeon sets out head transplant plan
Human head transplants could be performed within two years, according to an Italian surgeon. Read more
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Coffee could reduce MS risk
Drinking coffee could help to lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis, it was claimed last night. Read more
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Dementia cure round the corner?
Dementia could have an effective treatment within a decade, a senior doctor claimed yesterday. Read more
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Head blows linked to slower processing speeds
Repeated blows to the head can lead to slower processing speeds and smaller volumes in some parts of the brain – particularly in boxers, researchers warn today. Read more