Neurology

SLIT2 protein in eye and blood linked to early cognitive decline, paving the way for new dementia tests.

Childhood cognitive skills linked to lower mortality risk, but adversity may weaken these protective effects into adulthood.

Air pollution may drive Lewy body dementia by triggering toxic brain protein clumps, new research shows.

Single-dose MM120 provides fast, lasting anxiety relief in generalised anxiety disorder, paving the way for new treatments.

Frequent use of artificial sweeteners may speed up memory loss and thinking decline, particularly for those with diabetes.

AI speech analysis detects neurological disorders with over 90 percent accuracy, promising rapid non-invasive screening worldwide.

A large cohort study using data from the UK Biobank has found that metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, particularly in individuals with a high genetic predisposition.

Medical cannabis linked to better sleep, mood, and life quality in insomnia patients over 18 months, real-world study finds.