Neurology

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.

Compared to other anti-diabetic drugs, semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Individuals who received multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics had a 15% lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD), while those who used antifungal medications had a 16% higher risk.

A meta-analysis of longitudinal data from over 600,000 individuals reveals that loneliness significantly increases the risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment.

Lead exposure during pregnancy is associated with increased autistic-like behaviours in children, and this relationship may be mitigated by higher gestational folate levels supplementation.

New research using advanced 7T MRI has uncovered microscopic abnormalities in the brainstem of long COVID patients, revealing inflammation up to 18 months post-infection

New research has revealed that biomarker levels, particularly p-tau217, vary depending on the time of day, which could impact their clinical applicability.