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Suffering health problems in midlife ‘more than doubles risk of dementia’, new research suggests

By Jane Kirby, Reporter3rd February 2022News England

Suffering two or more chronic health problems in midlife more than doubles the risk of dementia, new research suggests. Illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure,

Care homes reliant on agency staff more likely to spread Covid-19 to residents – University study

By The Press Association26th January 2022News Scotland

Care home residents who are looked after by agency staff are more likely to catch coronavirus from their carer than those who are looked after by dedicated teams, a study

Dementia patients ‘should be given named GP’ as study reveals improved health and quality of life

By Ella Pickover, Reporter25th January 2022News England

Dementia patients who are seen by a single family doctor have better health and an improved quality of life, according to a new study. Those who consistently see the same

Engage: The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in the UK: what the research says

By Tamsin Ford, Franki Mathews and Simon Benham-Clarke13th December 2021Engage

COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of children and young people beyond recognition. Throughout the pandemic, research has been underway to assess the impact on young people’s mental health, but much

Researchers to explore stigma and discrimination around mental health to improve services

By The Press Association29th November 2021News Scotland

Researchers are calling on people who have or have had a complex mental illness to take part in a survey that could help improve support and services in Scotland. Participants

Government announce £375m for new therapies and research into neurodegenerative diseases

By Sophie Wingate, Reporter15th November 2021News England

The Government has pledged £375 million for research into neurodegenerative diseases over the next five years. The investment will support the search for new treatments for a range of conditions,

Three-quarters of epilepsy deaths in Scotland could be avoided, study shows

By The Press Association10th November 2021News Scotland

Three-quarters of epilepsy-related fatalities across Scotland could be prevented, a study has shown. Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. It is associated with

Mother who lost four-year-old son to brain tumour campaigns for research funding

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter18th October 2021News Scotland

A mother whose four-year-old son died four months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour is campaigning for more funding and research into the disease. Nadia Majid said she does

Royal couple given tour of university’s dementia research centre

By The Press Association5th October 2021Education & Training

The king and queen of Sweden have visited the University of Stirling to learn about its dementia research. The royal couple met researchers based at the Dementia Services Development Centre

International study suggests baby therapy could reduce clinical autism diagnosis by two-thirds

By Nina Massey, Reporter21st September 2021Education & Training

Baby therapy might boost a child’s social development so much that it could result in them falling below the threshold for a clinical diagnosis of autism, new research suggests. A

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Suffering health problems in midlife ‘more than doubles risk of dementia’, new research suggests

Care homes reliant on agency staff more likely to spread Covid-19 to residents – University study

Dementia patients ‘should be given named GP’ as study reveals improved health and quality of life

Engage: The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in the UK: what the research says

Researchers to explore stigma and discrimination around mental health to improve services

Government announce £375m for new therapies and research into neurodegenerative diseases

Three-quarters of epilepsy deaths in Scotland could be avoided, study shows

Mother who lost four-year-old son to brain tumour campaigns for research funding

Royal couple given tour of university’s dementia research centre

International study suggests baby therapy could reduce clinical autism diagnosis by two-thirds

NHS trust fined £1.6 million for ‘catalogue of failures’ that led to deaths of babies

Judge-led inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks in ‘matter of weeks’, PM announces

‘Government not gangs’ should decide who enters UK as 19,000 migrants removed

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Suffering health problems in midlife ‘more than doubles risk of dementia’, new research suggests

Care homes reliant on agency staff more likely to spread Covid-19 to residents – University study

Dementia patients ‘should be given named GP’ as study reveals improved health and quality of life

Engage: The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in the UK: what the research says

Researchers to explore stigma and discrimination around mental health to improve services

Government announce £375m for new therapies and research into neurodegenerative diseases

Three-quarters of epilepsy deaths in Scotland could be avoided, study shows

Mother who lost four-year-old son to brain tumour campaigns for research funding

Royal couple given tour of university’s dementia research centre

International study suggests baby therapy could reduce clinical autism diagnosis by two-thirds