Mental Health
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Tranquilliser link to dementia
A popular drug for anxiety is linked to a massive increase in risk of the elderly developing dementia, researchers warned today. Read more
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Ginkgo Biloba does not help to improve memory
Ginkgo Biloba supplements do not aid memory, attention or problem solving in healthy people and taking them may be a waste of money, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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No trace of ME viruses
Two viruses found in mice have no role in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome in humans, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Diabetes drug hope for brain disease
A drug under development for diabetes may also be able to help treat Alzheimer’s disease, according to Irish researchers. Read more
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Work stress linked to heart risk
People who work under stress are at increased risk of suffering a heart attack, a pan-European research study has concluded. Read more
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Plant fails to delay Alzheimer’s
A popular plant extract thought to boost the mind seems to have no impact in delaying Alzheimer’s disease, researcher said today. Read more
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Weight-loss beliefs jeopardise anti-obesity drugs
Psychological problems may prevent weight-loss drugs from being effective, researchers have warned. Read more
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Female happiness gene found
Women who are happy may benefit from the effects of a single gene, researchers have reported. Read more
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Chocolate protects against stroke – research
Eating chocolate of all kinds may help men to reduce the risk of having a stroke, Swedish researchers reported last night. Read more
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Heart patient spouses’ mental fragility revealed
Heart attacks pose an exceptional risk to the mental health of the partners of affected patients, researchers warn today. Read more