Neurology

Asthma may impact children’s memory and cognitive function, particularly when it begins early, according to new research on childhood asthma’s cognitive effects.

Research shows that frailty increases 4 to 9 years before dementia, marking it as an early indicator. Monitoring frailty could help identify high-risk individuals, supporting preventive dementia strategies.

Recent research has revealed that alcohol use disorder and Alzheimer’s disease share significant patterns of gene dysregulation.

A recent 18-month study observed that lower blood sugar levels were associated with younger brain age, particularly in regions linked to memory and sensory processing.

A randomised clinical trial found that lowering levels of iron in the brain using deferiprone may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

Childhood attention issues, when combined with genetic predispositions, significantly increase the likelihood of experiencing psychotic-like symptoms in adolescence

Research has determined an association between prenatal cannabis exposure and increased aggression, and poorer cognitive function in children aged five.

The British Sleep Society (BSS) recommends that the UK government abolish the twice-yearly clock changes, citing the negative impact of these adjustments on sleep and circadian health.