Dementia risk for people who quit smoking in middle age ‘same as someone who never smoked’ Research finds kicking the habit halves rate of decline in verbal fluency and slows memory loss by 20% The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
In the early 20th century, thousands found themselves frozen like ‘statues.’ Experts still don’t know what caused it Some other patients experienced extreme restlessness. We Got This Covered · Oct 13, 2025
Faster MRI scans could help end dementia diagnosis ‘postcode lottery’ There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
‘My baby was left with brain damage after he was deprived of oxygen’ Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of 14 hospital trusts to be looked at as part of a national investigation into maternity and neonatal services The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Bella Hadid's 'deep sense of shame' over mental health struggles Bella Hadid has admitted she felt a "deep sense of shame'" over her mental health issues after spending years battling anxiety and depression but now believes her "sensitivity" and "awareness" is her "superpower". BANG Premier · Oct 13, 2025
This high fat diet may be key to keeping brain young, scientists say Findings may help find earlier intervention to prevent Alzheimer’s in people at highest risk The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Kate Cassidy 'didn't want to live' after Liam Payne's death Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy has admitted that she "didn't want to live" in the aftermath of the One Direction's singer tragic death last year after he fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina. BANG Premier · Oct 11, 2025
Why late night social media posting could be bad for your health Researchers found a link between people who posted on social media overnight and poor mental health The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Posting on social media overnight linked to poor mental wellbeing – study Researchers examined thousands of posts by people who had also answered questions on their health. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
‘No evidence’ women perform worse on their period, experts suggest Scientists said while women may feel worse during menstruation, these symptoms did not affect their cognitive performance The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Football fans with dementia walk out with players for England-Wales match The 22 adults were nominated from across England and Wales to represent the different types of dementia. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Drug Could Reshape Senior Care A new Alzheimer’s drug is offering hope where few options once existed. Recently approved by the FDA, it’s the first treatment shown to slow cognitive... Saving Advice · Oct 9, 2025
Depression After 70 Disguised as Fatigue or Forgetfulness Many older adults don’t realize that what feels like “just getting older” could actually be depression. After age 70, mood changes often show up as... Saving Advice · Oct 9, 2025
Why England v Wales will see shirt names ‘disappear’ in second half England take on Wales on Thursday evening in an international friendly The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025 Why England are wearing nameless shirts in second half against Wales Home Nations clash at Wembley this evening
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 The unexpected effect that using a ‘baby filter’ can have on the brain It could be the key to unlocking long-lost childhood memories
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 You could have one of five types of sleep and this is what it means for your health Findings could pave way for individualised treatments for sleep disorder patients
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025 Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 ‘Breakthrough’ as scientists develop first-ever test for debilitating condition Academics have made a ‘breakthrough’ in the diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025 New technique improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s Researchers restored the function of the blood-brain barrier which helped removed amyloid beta plaques.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025 Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, new study says Researchers in Australia find 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women but only eight in men
Benzinga · Oct 6, 2025 AbbVie's Botox Shows Improvement In Movement Disorder Study AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) on Monday shared topline results from the Phase 2 ELATE trial evaluating onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX) compared to placebo for upper limb essential tremor.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Mental health benefits of cold water immersion may be placebo, says expert Scientific evidence is still lacking around the health benefits of cold water immersion
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025 EastEnders' Kellie Bright says fight to secure education for autistic son ‘felt like a battle’ The soap star presents a BBC Panorama documentary about Send families fighting for the right education for their children
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025 After 40 years as an autistic person in the workplace, I realised it was OK to ask for changes Many autistic people face barriers due to stereotypes and ableist assumptions, including the belief that the neurotypical way of working is the only right way