Seven early signs of Alzheimer's easily mistaken for 'just getting old' TV star Fiona Phillips has recently opened up on her Alzheimer's diagnosis Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023
Some cities are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground Many American cities have been excavating water mains, revealing lead pipes and leaving them there The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023
Huge rise in soldiers seeking mental health support as cost of living crisis blamed The annual Ministry of Defence report found almost 21,000 went to their GP or the armed forces last year with depression, anxiety, PTSD or other psychological issues Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023
The ‘dramatic’ rise of ADHD Doctors have described symptoms that might now be categorised as ADHD for several hundred years. The Week · Jul 8, 2023
Brushing Your Teeth May Be Good For Your Brain Having good dental may reduce the risk of dementia. Zenger · Jul 8, 2023
FDA Approves Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug That Slows Down Cognitive Decline The FDA fully approved Biogen Inc. but there are other companies with treatments in the pipeline Zenger · Jul 7, 2023
Fiona Phillips worried she'd be branded 'batty old woman' after diagnosis The former GMTV presenter kept her diagnosis a secret for 18 months after being worried people would "judge" her Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023
Fiona Phillips' two-word message to British public after outpouring of love and support The TV star is grateful to all the celebrities, politicians and sports stars she came to know during more than a decade on the breakfast TV sofa, for sharing their concern Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023
Dementia symptoms can be reduced and delayed with one specific type of exercise This type of training could be the secret to a healthy brain and help you steer clear of health conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, as per recent research Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023
Lanarkshire dad in agony with brain tumour has gone six months waiting for procedure Graham Scott, 45, who suffers from headaches, blurred vision and seizures, has been told he may have to wait until November before he is seen by a specialist. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023
Simple at-home dementia test could help identify condition in early stages Experts urge anyone who is concerned about a loved one to have them tackle the simple clock-drawing test. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023
Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn’t mean lower quality of life New research has found no link between the age people received a diagnosis in autism later in life and how they felt about their lives The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023
Red flag symptom of Alzheimer's that emerges when driving that all motorists need to know This little-known symptom when you get behind the wheel could be a big sign of Alzheimer's disease Dublin Live · Jul 7, 2023
Lanarkshire dad with brain tumour suffers six months of agony after diagnosis without treatment Graham Scott has been in agony and having seizures for six months, but may have to endure another four months of hell before he learns if surgeons can operate on the tumour. Glasgow Live · Jul 7, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023 Miracle new Alzheimer's drug which slows cognitive decline of disease to be rolled out The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the much awaited drug Leqembi which has been shown to slow the cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia
Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023 Dad with brain tumour suffers six months of agony without treatment NHS worker Graham Scott, 45, has a brain tumour and has been told he may not be seen by a specialist until November, leaving him and his family begging for help
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 FDA fully approves new Alzheimer’s drug to slow down disease progression ‘Today’s action is first verification that a drug targeting underlying disease process has shown clinical benefit’
Wales Online · Jul 7, 2023 Diabetes drug could provide effective treatment for Parkinson's According to Parkinson’s UK, the drug – NLX-112 – offers hope that a new multi-faceted treatment could be in reach
Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2023 Red flag symptom emerges when driving and could be sign of Alzheimer’s Some people may notice a little-known symptom of Alzheimer’s when they get behind the wheel of a car
Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023 Scots dad with brain tumour suffers six months of agony without treatment Graham Scott is in agony and having seizures, but may have to endure another four months of hell before he learns if surgeons can operate.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 Researchers hopeful of treatment of Parkinson’s by 2030 with ‘dual efficacy’ drug The findings are being revealed at the World Parkinson’s Congress in Barcelona, Spain
Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2023 US government approves Alzheimer’s drug to slow cognitive decline Some insurances, including the government-run Medicare, refused to pay for the drug until it received full approval.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Trial offers hope of a breakthrough in treatment for Parkinson’s disease The findings are being revealed at the World Parkinson’s Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Eisai Alzheimer's drug gets full US approval, widening access to the therapy Eisai Co.’s Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gained full approval from U.S. regulators Thursday, a move expected to widen access to the first drug cleared based on its ability to slow progression of the mind-robbing disease.
Axios · Jul 6, 2023 FDA approves Leqembi, first drug to slow Alzheimer’s progression Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi is the first drug to slow Alzheimer's progression to receive full FDA approval.