Brain & Neurology
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Indecisive elderly may need L-dopa
Dopamine drugs for Parkinson’s disease can also help elderly people who are unable to make decisions, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Hot drinks that may prevent stroke
Drinking regular cups of green tea or coffee may help to protect against having a stroke, researchers said last night. Read more
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Sports concussion serious – experts
Sports doctors should not believe that players are protected from concussion by helmets and mouthguards, experts say today. Read more
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Exercise could delay dementia
Short bouts of exercise boost brain function, which could help delay dementia, it has been claimed. Read more
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New salt link to disease
Taking too much salt has been linked to high blood pressure – but now researchers say it may also be linked to a whole range of immune system diseases. Read more
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Stroke breakthrough
British researchers may have made a breakthrough in the search for emergency treatments for stroke, it was announced last night. Read more
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Migraine nerve treatment hope
Just 20 minutes of nerve stimulation a day may help people suffering from migraine headaches, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Natural extracts halt Alzheimer’s disease
Extracts of green tea and red wine may help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, new research indicates. Read more
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Hope for early Alzheimer’s treatment
A British-Italian joint project has led to the development of a promising new drug aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, it has been announced. Read more
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Spine tumour gene breakthrough
A newly-discovered gene causes tumours on the spinal cord, British researchers announced last night. Read more