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Alzheimer’s drug lowers levels of protein known to cause disease, suggests study

By Nina Massey, Reporter24th April 202324th April 2023News England

A new genetic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease is safe and successfully lowered levels of the harmful tau protein known to cause the disease, a new study suggests. Researchers say the

Hostile parenting increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children by 10%, research finds

By Matilda Head, Reporter31st March 2023Education & Training

Hostile parenting and harsh discipline increase the likelihood of lasting mental health problems in children, a report suggests. New research said parenting that involves frequently shouting at, isolating, and physically

Scientists hail ‘landmark moment’ in the treatment of advanced breast cancer

By Jane Kirby, Reporter8th December 2022News England

A “landmark moment” in the treatment of advanced breast cancer could benefit around 8,000 women in the UK each year, scientists have said. A new targeted drug has shown “fantastic”

Experts hail new Alzheimer’s drug as ‘beginning of the end’ in search for effective treatment

By John Besley and Ella Pickover, Reporters30th November 2022News England

Experts have hailed the “beginning of the end” in the search for effective Alzheimer’s treatments after a new drug reduced memory decline among patients with early stages of the disease.

Experience of racial discrimination linked to significantly elevated homelessness risk – academic study

By Jemma Crew, Reporter21st November 202221st November 2022Education & Training

Black people who experience discrimination, harassment or abuse because of their race have a significantly greater risk of homelessness, research has suggested. Race, ethnicity and discrimination-related factors affect homelessness risks

Little evidence that social prescribing link workers easing burden on GP services, study concludes

By Ella Pickover, Reporter18th October 2022News England

There is little evidence that so-called “social prescribing link workers” improve social support or ease the burden on overstretched GP services, a new review has concluded. The new analysis, published

Talking therapies could improve mental health of people with dementia – UCL study

By Nina Massey, Reporter14th October 2022Education & Training

People with dementia who suffer from anxiety or depression may benefit from talking therapies available on the NHS, new research suggests. Previous studies estimate that 38% of people with mild

Suicide risk almost seven times higher after young onset dementia diagnosis

By Nina Massey, Reporter4th October 2022Education & Training

The risk of someone taking their own life is almost seven times higher after diagnosis of young onset dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

By The Press Association1st September 2022News Scotland

A quarter of children referred for specialist help with mental health problems have either attempted or thought about suicide, new research has found. Researchers from the University of Stirling examined

Playing musical instruments in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life – study

By Dan Barker, Reporter29th August 2022News Scotland

Researchers have found a link between children and teenagers who take up a musical instrument and improved thinking skills in old age. People with more experience of playing a musical

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Alzheimer’s drug lowers levels of protein known to cause disease, suggests study

Hostile parenting increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children by 10%, research finds

Scientists hail ‘landmark moment’ in the treatment of advanced breast cancer

Experts hail new Alzheimer’s drug as ‘beginning of the end’ in search for effective treatment

Talking therapies could improve mental health of people with dementia – UCL study

Suicide risk almost seven times higher after young onset dementia diagnosis

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

Playing musical instruments in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life – study

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Research

Alzheimer’s drug lowers levels of protein known to cause disease, suggests study

Hostile parenting increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children by 10%, research finds

Scientists hail ‘landmark moment’ in the treatment of advanced breast cancer

Experts hail new Alzheimer’s drug as ‘beginning of the end’ in search for effective treatment

Experience of racial discrimination linked to significantly elevated homelessness risk – academic study

Little evidence that social prescribing link workers easing burden on GP services, study concludes

Talking therapies could improve mental health of people with dementia – UCL study

Suicide risk almost seven times higher after young onset dementia diagnosis

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

Playing musical instruments in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life – study