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New hope to cut side effects of anti-psychotic drugs

A new coating for anti-psychotic drugs that mitigates weight gain as a side effect has the potential to change the lives of patients, researchers say.

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Brain damage to babies in birth has cost NHS in England £4.1bn in lawsuits

Exclusive: £3.6bn has been paid out in 1,307 cases, according to information obtained under freedom of information laws

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Soaring costs of dementia care demand urgent action

City Voices: Dementia research still receives less funding than many other conditions

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Man Makes Major Lifestyle Change In 50s, Halts Alzheimer’s Progression In Weeks

"It's really important for me, as I get older, to try and be there for them in the future." The post Man Makes Major Lifestyle Change In 50s, Halts Alzheimer’s Progression In Weeks first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Can Mental Disorders Spread? Study Says They Can Among Adolescent Social Groups

The greater the number of classmates diagnosed with a mental disorder, the higher the risk of an individual receiving a mental disorder diagnosis later in life.

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Older Americans often don't prepare for long-term care, from costs to location to emotional toll

Many Americans are unprepared for what can be an emotional, costly and guilt-inducing process of finding long-term care for a loved one

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Ancient DNA still present in brain is marker of psychiatric disorders, study finds

Academics uncovered thousands of DNA sequences, with some increasing the risk of schizophrenia and depression

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Fossil viruses hidden in our DNA thousands of years ago could be the cause of depression, study finds

A look at our ‘junk DNA’ shows fossil viruses could play an important function

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Increase in nightmares could be early warning sign of autoimmune disease, study says

Researchers recommend doctors ask about nightmares in the hope it could flag the onset of certain diseases in patients earlier

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Nightmares could be early warning sign of serious disease

The study also found using the word ‘daymare’ rather than hallucination was more effective for patients

The Independent UK

Alzheimer’s breakthrough as common hormone could become new dementia drug

Leptin can reduce the effects of two toxic proteins in the brain called amyloid and tau

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Heston Blumenthal reveals bipolar diagnosis and calls for change in the workplace

He has described his neurodivergence as his ‘superpower’

The Independent UK

Balancing two forms of SNCA protein could help manage Parkinson’s, study finds

Mysterious SNCA protein linked to Parkinson's disease, researchers aim to balance SNCA populations for treatment.

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Prof Andrea Mechelli: ‘People who live near green space are less likely to struggle with mental health issues’

The scientist leading a study into how the urban environment affects our wellbeing on the surprising and lasting psychological benefits of even just a small dose of nature

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Keep forgetting things? Worried about your brain? Here’s what I learned when I had mine scanned

From dementia to mild cognitive impairment, it’s easy to be terrified of what ageing will do our minds. But the vast majority of us can reduce the danger – especially if we look after our bodies

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Gen X left in the dark with menopause

A lack of research on perimenopause and menopause results is more women suffering — and Gen X is feeling it

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New biomarker to diagnose Alzheimer's in asymptomatic stages

A novel biomarker for Alzheimer's disease in its asymptomatic phases has been discovered by a recent study headed by the Molecular and Cellular Neurobiotechnology group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the University of Barcelona. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NIMHANS study in nine States reveals significant prevalence of anxiety and suicidal thoughts among college students

Study reveals high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts among Indian college students, emphasizing the need for mental health interventions.

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The Independent UK

Some people may have Alzheimer’s without any symptoms

Scientists found signs of altered gene activity in brains of resilient members

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Researchers warn climate change is likely to aggravate brain conditions

Scientists say they expect the scale of the potential effects of climate change on neurological diseases to be substantial.

The Guardian - UK

Almost nine out of 10 nurses in England work when ill, survey finds

Nurses ‘sacrifice their health and wellbeing’ to help plug gaps in rotas, Royal College of Nurses says

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Kids with ADHD receive more 'negative messages' than neurotypical kids - 10 child psychologist tips to help parents support them

Experts have shared tips to help caregivers better support kids with ADHD

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Sam Thompson: 'I don't think I'd be where I am now if I didn't have ADHD and autism'

Exclusive: The I’m A Celebrity winner was diagnosed later in life and says it has enabled him to unlock a ‘super power’ which he is ‘grateful’ for

The Guardian - UK

Celebrate, remember and reframe: the therapy sessions healing South Africa’s women

As the trauma of apartheid, crime and violence continue to ripple through society, a counselling initiative by Tree of Life creator Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo is helping ease the pain

Medical Daily

High Potency Cannabis Use In Teens Doubles Risk Of Psychotic Episodes: Study

The use of high-potency cannabis in teen years almost doubles the risk of developing psychotic episodes in early adulthood compared to the use of those with lower potency, the study revealed.

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