Brain & Neurology

  • Pill may prevent Parkinson’s

    The pain-killer ibuprofen may help protect users against developing Parkinson’s disease, researchers said last night. Read more

  • Alzheimer’s female descent clue

    People who inherit Alzheimer’s disease may be more likely to get it from their mothers than their fathers, researchers say today. Read more

  • Locked in patients mostly happy

    Most patients with so-called "locked in syndrome" are happy – and few would choose euthanasia, according to a study reported today. Read more

  • Warm days tough for MS brains

    Sufferers of multiple sclerosis may find it more difficult to learn on warm days, new research has suggested. Read more

  • Wear helmets – skiers urged

    Sport scientists have called for skiers and snowboarders to wear ski helmets in a bid to reduce brain injuries. Read more

  • Spice offers stroke hope

    The spice that makes curry hot may also contain the key to effective treatment after stroke, researchers revealed last night. Read more

  • New clues to MS

    The role of sunshine in preventing multiple sclerosis has been suspected for some time – and now a major study provides more proof. Read more

  • Junk food hits infant brains

    Young children who are fed junk food suffer a massive loss of brain power, researchers reveal today. Read more

  • Brain disease test for blood donors

    British researchers have made a breakthrough in the search to make donated blood safe from the brain disease that originated in animals, vCJD. Read more

  • Parkinson’s gene breakthrough

    Research on the genetics of Parkinson’s disease has taken a step forward with the identification of five new genetic risk factors. Read more