Brain & Neurology
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MND gene therapy hope
British scientists have announced plans to develop a gene therapy for motor neurone disease. Read more
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Fallen footballers need medical screening – neurologists
Doctors should be allowed a more active role to assess injured players during football games, senior neurologists said today. Read more
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Coffee gene found
Scientists say they have found a gene which means some coffee-drinkers gain protection against Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Hope for Alzheimer’s blood test
A new blood test could help identify Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, British researchers said last night. Read more
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Protein may prevent stroke
Diets high in protein may help prevent strokes, researchers say today. Read more
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Potential epilepsy pill in development
Hopes are being raised for a new "on demand" epilepsy pill which can be taken when people feel a seizure coming on. Read more
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Love hormone could help children with autism
Young children with autism could be helped by the ‘love hormone’ that builds bonds between mothers and babies, new research has found. Read more
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Million dementia friends sought
A major campaign to enourage the public to learn about dementia was launched in the UK yesterday. Read more
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Brain affected by premature menopause
Women who experience an early menopause may suffer long-term negative effects on the brain, experts warn today. Read more
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Migraine prevention drug hope
New drugs could help improve care for sufferers of migraine, a conference has been told. Read more