Brain & Neurology
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New fizzy drink link to stroke
People who want to avoid stroke and stay healthy should consider switching from fizzy drinks to coffee, researchers say. Read more
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Call for dyslexia research and diagnosis
Children with dyslexia must be diagnosed early and given treatment as soon as possible, say experts today. Read more
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Search for Parkinson’s tests
A major UK research project was launched yesterday aimed at improving early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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MS patients get "no benefit" from fish oil
A study of supplements for multiple sclerosis has found no beneficial effect from fish oils – omega-3 fatty acids, researchers report today. Read more
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World warned on dementia
The world is unprepared for the growing epidemic of dementia linked to the ageing of populations, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Dental x-ray link to brain tumours
Frequent dental x-rays may slightly raise the risk of a brain tumour, according to new research. Read more
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Gene found for early-onset Alzheimer’s
A gene that causes early-onset of Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered by a French research team. Read more
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Fruits that protect the brain
Berries, tea and red wine seem to help protect men from developing Parkinson’s disease, British researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Diet link to MS prevention
Wine, fish and coffee seem to help people with one kind of multiple sclerosis, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Pregnancies linked to reduced MS risk
Women’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis decreases with each pregnancy, a new study has claimed. Read more