The Independent has claimed: "Scientists discover what could be a 'perfect' painkiller without side effects". Opiate-based painkillers such as morphine are extremely effective in relieving pain. The problem is that they are also addictive…
The Daily Mail informs us that aggressive behaviour ‘doubles risk of stroke’ and that ‘being aggressive, quick tempered and impatient can increase the risk of stroke as much as smoking’. This headline conjures up...
“Regular exercise may be the best way to keep ageing brains sharp,” says The Daily Telegraph. The newspaper has reported that a new review of research has shown that even low to moderate exercise prevents...
"Survivors of Ebola can carry the virus in their sperm and transmit it sexually for up to nine months, a study has found," The Guardian reports. It was previously thought the Ebola virus stayed in bodily fluids for just three months…
Scientists “may have found a way to check for Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear”, BBC News has reported. The news is based on research that performed brain scans and protein tests...
“Doctors are closer to building a DNA profile of people who are at risk from diabetes after pinpointing another set of genes associated with the disease,” reported The Daily Telegraph.
Having meningitis can have subsequent effects on your mental ability, reported Reuters. Even though many make a recovery from meningitis, cognitive impairment is
"Gout could help prevent Alzheimer's, research shows," The Independent reports. Researchers think that uric acid, which causes gout, may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease…
“Magnetic brain stimulation treatment shown to boost memory,” The Guardian reports. A new study found that magnetic pulses improved recall skills in healthy individuals. It is hoped that the findings of this study…