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New clinical study shows promise in treating Parkinson’s with drug found in magic mushrooms

The psychedelic drug has shown promise in improving mood, cognition, and motor symptoms

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal

More than 60 million people are estimated to be living with dementia, resulting in over 1.5 million deaths a year and an annual cost to the global healthcare economy of around US $1.3 trillion (almost £1 trillion).

The Conversation · May 15, 2025

British Airways fined millions after luggage handler breaks back at Heathrow Airport

Another suffered a bleed on the brain

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Apple wants to connect thoughts to iPhone control – and there's a very good reason for it

Apple’s move into brain-computer interfaces could be a boon for those with disabilities.

TechRadar · May 15, 2025

Boki the Bear rejoins playmates after life-saving brain surgery

Boki the bear had brain surgery, in the first operation of its kind in the UK, to drain a build-up of fluid.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently…

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

Immune genes linked to bigger brains and longer lifespans in mammals — including humans

The genomes of long-living, big-brained mammal species reveal that they carry more copies of immunity genes. Experts speculate that these genes may affect longevity.

LiveScience · May 14, 2025

Post-sepsis syndrome: when the body recovers but the brain doesn’t

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to infection. It causes widespread inflammation, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain

Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends”.

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

The 52-hour work week: why it could boost your brain – in a bad way

A new study says that, as well as causing stress and anxiety, overwork increases grey matter, which isn’t as beneficial as it sounds

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025