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Newly recognised form of dementia could now be easier to diagnose

Multiple types of dementia affect brain functionALFRED PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY By New Scientist staff and Press Association Researchers have published guidelines for diagnosing a newly recognised form of dementia that progresses more slowly than Alzheimer’s disease and tends to affect people near the end of their lives. Unlike people who have Alzheimer’s disease, people with… Read More »

Medical News Today: New treatment under trial could restore brain cells in Parkinson's

A series of clinical trials have tested an experimental treatment for Parkinson’s disease that uses a novel approach: administering the drug straight into the brain via implanted ports. The leading researchers believe this may be a “breakthrough” therapeutic strategy for neurological conditions. Newly trialed therapy could launch a fresh chapter in the treatment of Parkinson’s… Read More »

8 Fruits and Veggies That Could Be Considered Poisonous

What do ackee, cassava, cycad, lychee, potatoes, red kidney beans, starfruit and sugar cane have in common? While that question may sound like the opening line of an offbeat joke, the health-related similarity these fruits and vegetables share is no laughing matter. Plants, like animals, employ various strategies to ensure their survival, and naturally occurring… Read More »