Bacteria in your mouth might reveal how depressed you are, scientists say Researchers at NYU say they’ve found a link between the mental health condition and less diversity of bacteria in the mouth The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
‘Transformative’: the UK lab working on a way to halt genetic type of dementia AviadoBio’s breakthrough therapy hopes to stop progress of FTD, which is usually diagnosed in people under 65 The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025
These disabled children died after they were left alone in their beds in the same care home. Now police are investigating INVESTIGATION: Connor, Mia and Raihana died in the care of one of Britain’s biggest care homes for disabled children. A fresh probe has now been launched, writes health correspondent Rebecca Thomas The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Screen time is creating a vicious cycle for kids. Here is the good and bad Researchers say giving kids screens to cope with misbehavior can lead to longer-term issues The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
How high is your risk of dementia? It may depend on where you live Previous research has shown living in rural areas is associated with an increased risk for the brain disorder The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
Domestic violence can affect victims’ brain health for life, study suggests Most survivors of physical abuse by partners reported blows to the head, linked to brain injury and poor mental health for decades The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025
‘Still brings me hope’: why Submarine is my feelgood movie The latest in our series of writers calling attention to their go-to comfort watches is a recommendation of a meaningful 2010 comedy drama The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2025
Bruce Willis ‘found ways to soldier on with acting’ amid frontotemporal dementia diagnosis Willis’s family announced he would be stepping away from acting in 2022 The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025
Tired? Here’s five tips for a good night’s sleep One in three Americans don’t get enough sleep. That can leave them at risk for negative health outcomes — so Julia Musto asked the experts for their best tips for quality snoozing The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025
'CBT-I is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia' — an expert shares his go-to method for helping people with sleep disturbances "CBT-I is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia" – an expert on sleep disturbances shares his go-to method for helping people to sleep better again Tom’s Guide · Jun 7, 2025
Blood test for Alzheimer’s could soon be available on the NHS New study shows test is 95 per cent accurate in picking up people with memory problems The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Alzheimer’s blood test ‘can accurately pick up early symptoms’ Researchers found the blood test was 95% accurate in picking up people with the disease, with very few cases missed. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
These Jobs Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk: How You Can Benefit Two jobs are linked to a lower Alzheimer's risk. Even if you do a different kind of work or are retired, these jobs show how to keep your mind sharp. Kiplinger · Jun 5, 2025
ADHD diagnoses haven’t increased ‘that much’ despite more seeking an assessment Experts said more patients seeking ADHD assessments could be down to greater awareness and less stigma The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025 Number of people with ADHD ‘probably isn’t increasing that much’ – study Researchers said that while there is a link between social media and ADHD symptoms it is unclear ‘what’s driving what’.
Kiplinger · Jun 4, 2025 Your Estate Plan Needs an Advance Directive for Dementia Here are free tools to add an advance directive for dementia to your estate plan. These directives detail your preferred medical care for each stage of dementia.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025 A-ha frontman Morten Harket shares diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease The singer announced the news on the band’s website urging fans not to worry about him and ‘spend your energy and effort addressing real problems’
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025 From frustration to joy: What I learned about getting a hearing aid It might start when you realize you can’t hear the doorbell, or certain ringtones
Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025 A-ha singer Morten Harket announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis The vocalist said the problems he is having with his voice ‘are one of many grounds for uncertainty about my creative future’.
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 Cutting calories can make you depressed - and one type of person is particuarly vulnerable The study found a low-calorie diet might lead to symptoms of depression
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 A woman contracted a fatal brain-eating ameba after rinsing her sinuses. Here’s how to avoid it The 71-year-old developed “severe neurologic symptoms” after using a nasal irrigation device using non-boiled water
Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025 6 things you need to know about Alzheimer’s – as drug trials bring new hope The new review of Alzheimer’s disease in clinical trials in 2025 found 182 clinical trials assessing the impact of 138 drugs.
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 Weight-loss drugs among breakthrough trials offering ‘hope’ for dementia prevention One clinical trial is assessing whether semaglutide, used in weight loss drugs, could slow the progression of dementia
Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025 Influencer Urges Parents to Give Kids Bleach to Treat Autism Despite Reports of Vomiting, Suffering Seizures: Report A social media influencer is under fire for promoting chlorine dioxide as a so-called "autism cure," despite alarming reports of serious harm to children.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025 Meet the MIND diet: With some claiming it can keep your brain strong Researchers say people of any age can benefit from adhering to the diet plan