Brain & Neurology
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Primeval clue to bad memories
Scientists say an "unexpected" discovery about the way the brain handles terrifying experiences could lead to new treatments for traumatic stress and anxiety. Read more
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Fried fish consumption clue to strokes
People who eat their fish fried may fail to gain the benefits from the healthy food and increase their risk of stroke, according to new findings. Read more
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Epilepsy drug linked with spina bifida
Women who take one of the most common drugs to treat epilepsy face an increased risk of having a baby with spina bifida, researchers warn today. Read more
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Acupuncture relieves brain pain
Brain studies have shown how acupuncture can reduce pain in the body, a major conference was told last night. Read more
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"Radical" tests for health of unborn babies
British researchers have been setting out "radical" new ways of checking the health of unborn babies and their mothers. Read more
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New hope for paraplegia movement
British engineers have helped developed a revolutionary micro-device to help people with paraplegia move their legs, it was announced today. Read more
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Vitamin E linked to stroke
Researchers have issued a warning about vitamin E after finding it linked to a kind of stroke. Read more
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Vitamin may deter brain disease
Elderly people who have low levels of vitamin B12 may face an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported last night. Read more
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How walking boosts brainpower
People who walk at least six miles a week provide their brain with critical protection, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Skunk "harmful" to memory
Smoking potent strains of cannabis, such as skunk, increases the risk of acute memory loss compared with those who smoke other types of the drug, experts warned today. Read more