Neurology

Junk food 'fuelling stroke crisis for young people'

Neurology

Young people who binge on fast food are “at risk of developing a stroke”, according to a Daily Express report. This news is based on a large study carried out in the US that examined trends in stroke over the course of a decade...

Published date 23 November 2017

Is exercise to blame for Andrew Marr's stroke?

Neurology

TV presenter and journalist Andrew Marr has given his first interview since experiencing a stroke. In the interview he blamed vigorous exercise for triggering it. But experts advise that exercise, if done in the right way, can reduce your stroke risk…

Published date 23 November 2017

Flu jab 'may cut heart attacks'

Neurology

“The winter flu jab may prevent heart attacks,” reported The Daily Telegraph. The newspaper said that having a seasonal flu jab may reduce the risk of a heart attack by one-fifth. The story is based on research...

Published date 22 November 2017

Cosmetic treatments need new regulation report finds

Neurology

New proposals to regulate cosmetic procedures were widely reported in the papers today, with the Daily Mail reporting the need to "rein in cosmetic surgery cowboys", and The Daily Telegraph warning that anti-wrinkle treatments...

Published date 22 November 2017

Still no evidence brain training protects us against dementia

Neurology

“Brain training computer game ‘reduced risk of dementia by almost a third’,” claims the Daily Mirror, arguably over-stating the importance of a US study’s results.

Published date 17 November 2017

Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?

Neurology

'Blood tests for tissue inflammation in middle age could help pick out those at risk of dementia in later life, new research suggests' The Times reports.

Published date 02 November 2017

Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial

Neurology

A new Alzheimer's study has spurred different interpretations in the media. While BBC News tells us the "Alzheimer's nutrient drink falters in clinical trial", the Daily Mirror reports the drink "could help stave off Alzheimer's disease, according to scientists".

Published date 01 November 2017