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Chance of being diagnosed with some neurological and psychiatric conditions two to three times higher after Covid than for other respiratory infections, according to research

Study finds that unlike anxiety and depression, conditions including brain fog, dementia and psychosis, are still more likely two years on

New diagnoses of disorders remain more common two years after Covid-19 than after other respiratory infections.

The researchers are calling for more support and resources for healthcare providers in diagnosing and managing these conditions.

When does forgetfulness become something more serious? And how can we delay or even prevent that change? We talk to brain expert Richard Restak

The fruit can also lessen the risk of developing fatty liver disease

The use of antidepressants has been a godsend to many people, but for others natural supplements can work just as well, say experts

Claire Edwards, from Solihull, went to bed as usual but awoke hours later with a rare condition where she mistook sunny weather for heavy rain and does not know her name

With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of…

As state agencies front a Royal Commission, David Williams reviews the country’s history of treating mental illness with shocks, drugs and lobotomies

Glutamine build up in the brain may force people to take a break or focus on something else.