Brain & Neurology
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Changes in walking speed could signal dementia
Subtle changes in walking speed among older people could signal early stages of dementia, new research has claimed. Read more
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New gene links to migraine
New genetic risk factors for migraine have been discovered by a team from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK, and colleagues in Finland. Read more
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Glimmer of hope for patients with Parkinson’s disease, neurologists hear
If Parkinson’s disease is detected early and treatment started as soon as possible, it can slow down the progression of the disease, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Hope for Alzheimer’s vaccine
An Alzheimer’s disease vaccine is ready for large-scale testing, researchers have reported. Read more
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Immune boost could fight Alzheimer’s
The human immune system may have the ability to fight Alzheimer’s disease, British researchers say. Read more
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Gene link to cannabis brain damage
Researchers in Ireland have found genetic mechanisms which mean teenage cannabis use can trigger the development of schizophrenia, it has been announced. Read more
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Purpose may protect brain
Simply having a strong "purpose in life" may help to stave off the effects Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said last night. Read more
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Coffee may combat diabetes
People with diabetes may help prevent themselves from mental degeneration by drinking caffeine, researchers suggested yesterday. Read more
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How diet may protect brain
Eating fish, nuts and related foods may protect parts of the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems by influencing an important brain protein. Read more
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Berries keep memory decline at bay
Eating plenty of strawberries and blueberries could delay memory decline in older women by two and a half years, researchers reported yesterday. Read more