Brain & Neurology
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Medication headache warning
Patients with headache need to be warned that too much medication can trigger more problems, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Brain stimulation hope for polio survivors
Brain stimulation may help survivors of polio who suffer from sleep and fatigue problems, according to a new study. Read more
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Hope for Huntington’s treatment
British scientists have discovered a potential treatment for the incurable neurological disease, Huntington’s disease, it has been announced. Read more
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Brain threat to high-fliers
High-flying pilots may face a threat to their brains, researchers warn today. Read more
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Scanner may read thoughts
Researchers may have successfully used a scanning device to read thoughts, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Plan to improve MS assessment
A group of proteins could help multiple sclerosis patients get more accurate diagnostics about the severity and progress of their disease, Swedish researchers have reported. Read more
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Child epilepsy gene found
Researchers have reported the first gene linked to common forms of epilepsy in children. Read more
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Energy cell clue to Parkinson’s
The body’s energy cells may play a key role in Parkinson’s disease, British scientists have revealed. Read more
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Hot choc hope for elderly brains
Some elderly people may benefit mentally from drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Anaemia link to dementia
Elderly people who suffer from anaemia face a hugely increased risk of developing dementia, researchers warned last night. Read more