Inflammation, rather than amyloid and tau, could be at the root, a new study suggests
New study also identifies drugs to target 'leaks' seen in blood vessels which can lead to stroke and vascular dementia
The secrets of neurodegenerative diseases are being unravelled, one protein at a time, through a new groundbreaking study. Proteins misfolding and clumping together, a process known...
Already-approved combination of medication could see clinical studies around life-saving potential move quickly
The discovery could lead to a better understanding of depression and Parkinson's disease. Researchers have identified a new neural circuit in the brain which produces a...
More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives. Combined OCs (COCs), made up of synthetic hormones, are the most common type. Sex hormones are known...
UK researchers have been awarded funding to build a working 3D model of the spinal cord. A team from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Aston University and...
The geko device is being investigated for its potential to reduce blood clots among stroke survivors
As many as 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040 –a more than 40 per cent increase on the...
Widespread differences in metal levels within the brains of people with Huntington’s disease have been discovered through a new study. Elements including selenium (a metalloid), sodium,...
