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NHS programme to reduce brain injuries in childbirth to be rolled out nationally

The Government programme will begin from September and follows a development phase and pilot scheme.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Almost half of Victorian male inmates have a brain injury. For Michael, diagnosis was the first step to a new life

Legal experts argue that the system that is supposed to be providing justice is effectively criminalising disability instead

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2025

How close you live to a golf course impacts your chances of getting Parkinson’s, study shows

Pesticides used to keep golf courses in perfect condition may be causing the disease, according to researchers at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Why are dementia cases rising more rapidly in China as compared to rest of world?

Women found to bear higher disease burden but men had higher death rates from dementia

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Trouble sleeping? Headspace’s new insomnia-fighting course could get your rest back on track, study finds

We explore how a CBT-I inspired Headspace course has been helping users sleep better, reduce symptoms of insomnia, and feel happier overall.

Tom’s Guide · May 8, 2025

Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'life-saving' device everyone over 40 should have at home - and it costs under £20

Dr Amir Khan appeared on ITV's Lorraine to share his insights on how to reduce the risk of dementia with a simple blood pressure monitor

Woman & Home · May 8, 2025

Majority of Britons may now be identifying themselves as neurodivergent, psychologist says

More people either seeking medical diagnoses for conditions like autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia, or even self-diagnosing, as a result of decreased stigma, expert explains

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

‘I was told I was too young to have Parkinson’s at 35 – these were the signs’

Five people in every 100,000 with Parkinson’s are aged 30-39, according to Parkinson’s UK

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Could Technology Use Help Lower the Risk of Dementia? A New Study Says Yes

“Use it or lose it” enters the digital age as a new study finds that technology may lower the risk of cognitive decline.

Kiplinger · May 3, 2025

The little-known disorder that causes RFK Jr.’s raspy voice

Trump’s health boss has attracted a lot of attention for his voice. Here’s what to know

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025