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Lots of 'breakthroughs', still no cure. Do the new dementia drugs bring us any closer?

We often hear about “dementia breakthroughs” in the news – new genes being discovered, new blood tests being developed, new drugs being tested.

The Conversation

How does the SARS-CoV-2 virus cause long COVID? Here are some leading theories

It's a question that's tantalised researchers since the first reports of "long haulers" back in 2020: what causes long COVID?

ABC News

ADHD is likely under-diagnosed so TikTok videos can help

Self-diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder via TikTok can at least lead people who recognise symptoms to seek expert advice, says Dr Karen Waldie

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Vitamin D may improve brain function and strengthen memory

The “sunshine vitamin” was associated with better cognitive function, according to a new study.

Fortune

People can have food sensitivities without noticeable symptoms – long-term consumption of food allergens may lead to behavior and mood changes

The prevalence of food allergies is increasing worldwide, approaching an epidemic level in some regions. In the U.S. alone, approximately 10% of children and adults suffer from food allergies, with allergies to cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts being the most common. Some patients have mild symptoms that might…

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'Fit and healthy' Leeds dad collapsed and died as he ran errand hours after seeing first scan of his baby

Paul Thompson, 49, had just been to the hospital with his wife Lisa when he had a brain haemorrhage

Leeds Live

How air pollution harms the brain

Air pollution doesn't just harm your lungs and skin — new research shows it also harms the brain

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Is lecanemab the Alzheimer's drug that will finally make a difference?

The experimental drug lecanemab was able to slow down Alzheimer's in a large study. Many researchers think the drug will become the first to help large numbers of patients.

WEKU

Grandma says Ed Byrne's joke about diarrhoea saved her life

The Mock the Week comedian says he is happy to 'share the credit with the doctors'

Wales Online

Ping, your pizza is on its way. Ping, please rate the driver. Yes, constant notifications really do tax your brain

A ping from the pizza company. A couple of pings from your socials. Ping, ping, ping from your family WhatsApp group trying to organise a weekend barbecue.

The Conversation

Brendan Fraser says he 'starved himself' for George of the Jungle causing 'brain misfiring'

Brendan Fraser says he 'starved himself' so much in a bid to get into his muscular character for George of the Jungle filming in the 90s that his 'brain was misfiring'

Daily Mirror

Alzheimer's discovery: Vitamin found to stave off the disease

Brains of older people with higher levels of the nutrient function better

Wales Online

A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin reveals the first cancer symptom that he noticed

The Place in the Sun presenter has spoken about how he refuses to let the disease take over his life

Chronicle Live

Brains with higher levels of vitamin D have better function, study says

Scientists seek to understand what causes dementia

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Morocco pay tribute to Abdelhak Nouri in joyous celebrations after Spain win

Nouri, who is of Moroccan descent, had his career ended in 2017 after suffering brain damage following a cardiac arrest.

Irish Mirror

Study unveils worrying Covid side effect appearing in patients for months after infection

Brain fog can also be a symptom of long Covid, where people suffer ongoing symptoms for months, or even years, after infection

The Independent UK

Brains with more vitamin D function better, study suggests

The researchers hope their findings may help them further understand dementia and its causes.

The Conversation

Harnessing the brain's immune cells to stave off Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases

Many neurodegenerative diseases, or conditions that result from the loss of function or death of brain cells, remain largely untreatable. Most available treatments target just one of the multiple processes that can lead to neurodegeneration, which may not be effective in completely addressing disease symptoms or progress, if at all.

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The Independent UK

Vitamin D could prevent Alzheimer’s, new research reveals

Brains of older people with higher levels of the nutrient function better, nutritionists say

Wales Online

Worrying new long-term effect of Covid uncovered by new study

Feeling forgetful after having the virus? There might be a reason for that...

The Guardian - UK

Body Am I by Moheb Costandi review – the new science of self-consciousness

What gives us our sense of self? A fresh take on how the brain and body are connected offers answers

The Independent UK

Eating ultraprocessed food could increase dementia risk, study warns

Researchers tracked the eating habits of more than 10,000 Brazilians for up to 10 years

Salon

The gene that explains consciousness

Viruses can leave behind their genetic material after infecting us. Sometimes that has unintended consequences

The Conversation

Feeling forgetful after COVID? Study shows the virus can affect short-term memory

Although it’s well known that COVID affects the respiratory system, it’s perhaps less well known that the virus can also affect cognitive function.

Wales Online

Doctors discover growth on nine-year-old boy's brain after numerous severe nose bleeds

Carson Lee is in a wheelchair while he waits for a diagnosis and a treatment plan

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