Singer Carly Simon announces Parkinson's diagnosis Musician Carly Simon has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Evening Standard · Jul 27
How Did Rebecca Luna Die? TikTok Star's Final Message and Alzheimer's Timeline Explained Rebecca Luna, a TikTok creator, documented her Alzheimer's journey and decision to use Canada's MAID programme, sparking emotional discussions about autonomy and end-of-life choices. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer Carly Simon, the singer known for “You're So Vain,” has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease The Independent UK · Jul 27
Poor sleep is doing more than making you tired – it’s changing the way your brain works Findings could guide interventions to improve sleep, researchers say The Independent UK · Jul 27
Canadian TikToker with early-onset Alzheimer's ends her life through assisted dying A Canadian social media influencer who documented her battle with early-onset Alzheimer's has died through the country's assisted dying programme after saying she could no longer cope with the effects of the disease. The Times of India · Jul 27
RFK Jr urges Alzheimer’s screening but blunts key panel that could drive research Experts say evidence for cognitive screening desired by health secretary ‘not great’ as taskforce idle since last year The Guardian - US · Jul 26
A Drug Already on Pharmacy Shelves May Clear the Mental Fog That Lingers After Depression A June 2026 clinical trial found that prucalopride, an approved constipation drug, cleared brain fog in adults with a history of depression after one week of treatment. Here is what the research found. Medical Daily · Jul 24
Migraines are so much more than just banging headaches Letters: Until migraines are recognised as a multi-system condition, sufferers will continue to be dismissed, writes Sarah Khan. Plus a letter from Rab Hallett The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Dying man, 20, waited more than three hours for London ambulance that should have arrived in 18 minutes London Ambulance Service was ‘overwhelmed’ by calls the day Connor Matthews fell ill, an inquest heard Evening Standard · Jul 24
The common worry that can age your brain faster and increase Alzheimer’s risk Supporting those facing this hardship could help prevent dementia cases in the future, researchers suggest The Independent UK · Jul 23
Can You Treat Depression by Chasing Joy? New Therapy Targets the Brain's Broken Reward System A clinical trial found that Positive Affect Treatment may improve depression, anxiety and anhedonia by targeting the brain's reward system and rebuilding positive emotions. Medical Daily · Jul 23
Michael J Fox opens up about how acting prolonged his life after Parkinson’s diagnosis The Back To The Future star was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991 The Independent UK · Jul 23
Michael J Fox says acting ‘prolonged my life’ after Parkinson’s diagnosis The 65-year-old Canadian-American was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease a year after Back To The Future Part III was released in 1990. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise Pioneering study linking noise pollution to Parkinson’s finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levels The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
Tom’s Guide · Jul 22 I used ChatGPT to learn about World Brain Day — these 7 prompts taught me how to improve my brain health For World Brain Day, I used the following 7 prompts with ChatGPT to learn everything I need to know about what it takes to protect and improve my brain health.
Medical Daily · Jul 21 Watching TV Very Often in Midlife Linked to Smaller Brain Regions for Memory and More White Matter Damage, Study Finds A study of 1,712 adults in Alzheimer's & Dementia found heavy midlife TV watching linked to smaller brain memory regions and more white matter damage. Work sitting showed no such effect.
Medical Daily · Jul 20 Teen Depression Often Looks Nothing Like Adult Depression, and Experts Say Parents Often Miss the Early Warning Signs Teen depression often shows as irritability and withdrawal, not sadness. Here's what the AAP and clinical research say parents should watch for and when to act.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Scientists reveal protein that could reverse damage from Alzheimer’s disease SORLA, a naturally-occurring protein, could be used to reverse neurodegeneration, new study shows
Newcastle Herald · Jul 19 'It's been torturous': hope emerges for a life-changing condition Drugs that revolutionised modern medicine could help Jonathan.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19 The truth about migraines: what causes them – and how to find relief Over the last decade, the understanding of these devastating headaches has grown enormously, as has the understanding of what can be done to treat them
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19 Inside Scotland’s school absence crisis as teens vanish from classrooms BIANCA was in primary six when she stopped going to school. She was absent for three and a half years, during which time she rarely left home and…
Medical Daily · Jul 17 Extreme Heat Is Taking a Toll on Mental Health, Fueling Anxiety, Aggression, and Psychiatric Emergencies Research links extreme heat to measurable rises in anxiety, depression, and psychiatric ER visits. Cleveland Clinic psychologist explains the biological and behavioral pathways.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial
Medical Daily · Jul 17 Using Alcohol to Cope with Stress in Early Adulthood May Permanently Alter How Your Brain Handles Future Stress New 2026 research finds stress-driven drinking in early adulthood may permanently damage brain circuitry linked to decision-making, relapse, and cognitive decline.
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Scots mother with incurable brain cancer treasuring every moment with young sons Kim Borthwick, 36, has joined the Brain Cancer Justice campaign group, saying she wants to make a difference for those who come after her.