Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
‘For some young people it’s the social’ – The Irish Times
Screens get the blame for many things – from problematic content, to depriving teenagers of “real-life” experiences, to…
People with epilepsy and learning disabilities face preventable early deaths
A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living…
Newcastle personal trainer with cerebral palsy ‘devastated’ after ‘essential’ laptop stolen
Ken Rogan, 39, runs K.R. Fitness based in Fenham, a not-for-profit organisation that supports disabled people through inclusive…
Society has taught us to believe that the disabled person must follow the able-bodied – The Irish Times
Nobody wants a disability – until it gets you free travel, better parking spots, or freedom from queuing.…
Pensioners with long-term health conditions could be due up to £441 every month
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people. More than 1.7…
Diabetes drugs linked to slower frailty progression in older adults
A new study shows that older adults with type 2 diabetes who start treatment with sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2)…
Thalidomide survivors secure further political support on anniversary of drug withdrawal – The Irish Times
Sandra Dunne knew she was affected by thalidomide around 1970, when she was nine years old and had…
Global experts map out the practical steps that help extend life expectancy
A global panel of scientists and community leaders shows how biology, lifestyle, and culture can work together to…
Memory and Novelty Converge for Manuela Solano, Who Adopted a New Process After Losing Her Sight — Colossal
When Manuela Solano delineates a cheekbone or shapes the chiseled torso of a cowboy standing tall, precisely placed…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
Global study reveals persistent burden of headache disorders
Headache disorders affected almost 3 billion people worldwide in 2023-nearly one in every three people, a figure unchanged since 1990-and ranked…