Brain & Neurology
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Grey matter clue to brain disease
The last part of the brain’s grey matter to develop is often the first part to suffer illness, according to the findings of a major new study reported last night. Read more
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Tapeworm found in brain
A man in London has been treated for tapeworm in the brain, it has been reported. Read more
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Brain medicine threat to babies
Women who have to take a particular epilepsy drug should be advised not to get pregnant, according to new European guidance. Read more
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Complex jobs boost old age brain
People who have to use "complex" thinking in their work may benefit from improved mental clarity in old age, according to Scottish researchers. Read more
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Exercise linked to Parkinson’s prevention
Moderate physical exercise may help lower a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to Swedish research. Read more
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Hope for brain cancer cannabis cure
A cannabis extract could prove a "dramatically" successful treatment for brain cancer, British researchers said today. Read more
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Expert shrugs off Alzheimer’s setbacks
A senior researcher has said he is not "pessimistic" after a series of setbacks in the search for drugs against Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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New drive for Parkinson’s brain cell transplants
Swedish researchers say they are on the brink of being able to generate laboratory-produced brain cells for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Shift workers have ‘impaired brain function’
People who work for years on rotating shifts are more likely to lose some of their brain power compared to those who do 9-5, researchers warn today. Read more
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35-year study reveals steps to healthy living
People can make a massive difference to their health prospects by taking responsibility for their own behaviour, the academics behind a 35-year study have claimed. Read more