Brain & Neurology
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Parkinson’s fails to deter "Iron man"
A man of 40 diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease plans to defy the condition with the aim of raising a million pounds for research. Read more
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Stroke treatment device success
New devices to remove blood clots from the brains of stroke patients are proving remarkably successful, researchers reported last night. Read more
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How obesity causes mental decline
Obesity and high blood pressure may contribute to a steady loss of mental skills, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Cocoa could help brain function
Naturally occurring compounds in cocoa could help to improve brain function, a study out yesterday has claimed. Read more
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Meningitis survivors face toll of damage
Children who survive bacterial meningitis face a toll of hidden after-effects, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Drinking coffee could alleviate some Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day could help to improve some Parkinson’s disease symptoms, research published yesterday revealed. Read more
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Light pulses used to control brain
Scientists are testing new treatments for brain disorders after successfully controlling the behaviour of monkeys with light pulses. Read more
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Twenty-year research could herald new stroke treatment
British scientists believe their 20-year search to find a drug that can dramatically limit brain damage in stroke patients may soon be a reality after “promising” results. Read more
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Flu link to brain disease
Children who contract a severe bout of flu may face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life, researchers have reported. Read more
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Drink threat to elderly brain health
Elderly people who indulge in heavy drinking may be damaging their brains, researchers warned yesterday. Read more