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Michael J Fox opens up about ‘terrible year’ with Parkinson’s disease and cites new research as ‘big reward’

The actor was diagnosed with the disease in 1991

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Joshua McLemore went to the hospital in a psychotic crisis. Then he starved to death naked in a jail cell

Joshua McLemore was hospitalised while experiencing a schizophrenic episode and ended up in jail. His family is now suing the jail over his death by starvation 20 days later. Andrea Blanco reports

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

TV star Suranne Jones asks people of Newcastle to join her in Alzheimer's Society campaign

This May, Alzheimer’s Society is asking people to wear a Forget Me Not badge, in honour of someone special and to help people living with dementia get the life-changing support they need

Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2023

Dad-of-two died after migraines turned out to be rare brain tumour

'It doesn't feel real that he has gone'

Wales Online · Apr 13, 2023

‘Game-changing’ technique could identify Parkinson’s before symptoms show

New findings ‘lay the foundation for a biological diagnosis’ of Parkinson’s, scientists say

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s early, scientists say

US researchers say they have found method that could pinpoint disease before symptoms show, allowing earlier treatment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023

New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show

It involves identifying the build-up of abnormal proteins associated with the condition.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Feeling totally overwhelmed RN? How to differentiate between stress vs anxiety, plus when to see a doctor

Doctor Julie Smith breaks it down for you.

Marie Claire · Apr 12, 2023

Ketamine ‘nearly as effective at treating depression than EC therapy’, study finds

Ketamine is almost as effective as a treatment for depression as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), according to a new study.

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2023

British hospital becomes first in the world to trial wearable tech for Parkinson’s patients

A British hospital has become the first in the world to trial the use of wearable tech for inpatients with Parkinson’s disease.

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2023