Brain & Neurology
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Britain seeks dementia lead
Britain is seeking to take the lead in promoting global research into dementia amid claims of a lack of investment in tackling the problem, it has been announced. Read more
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Tomato may prevent stroke
People who eat large amounts of tomato may enjoy massive protection against stroke, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Tranquilliser link to dementia
A popular drug for anxiety is linked to a massive increase in risk of the elderly developing dementia, researchers warned today. Read more
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Ginkgo Biloba does not help to improve memory
Ginkgo Biloba supplements do not aid memory, attention or problem solving in healthy people and taking them may be a waste of money, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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New migraine wine theory
People with migraine who want to drink wine may find the sweet kind helps spare them headaches, researchers have reported. Read more
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Gene project reveals brain insights
Stunning new insights into the human brain are emerging from a project which has mapped the role of thousands of genes, British researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Headache guidelines warn of drug side-effects
Regular use of painkillers such as aspirin, paracetamol and triptans could aggravate problems for some of the UK’s millions of headache sufferers, according to guidance published today. Read more
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No trace of ME viruses
Two viruses found in mice have no role in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome in humans, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Diabetes drug hope for brain disease
A drug under development for diabetes may also be able to help treat Alzheimer’s disease, according to Irish researchers. Read more
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Chocolate protects against stroke – research
Eating chocolate of all kinds may help men to reduce the risk of having a stroke, Swedish researchers reported last night. Read more