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Discovery paves way for multiple sclerosis treatments

A major discovery has been made towards finding the cause of multiple sclerosis and potentially paves the way for new treatments.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

Diabetes more aggressive if diagnosed before age of seven

Children who are diagnosed with diabetes before the age of seven develop a more aggressive form of the disease than that seen in teenagers, research suggests.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Can’t picture it? You may have aphantasia

If counting sheep is an abstract concept, or you are unable to visualise the faces of loved ones, you could have aphantasia – a newly defined condition to describe people who are born without a “mind’s eye”.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2015

Middle-age drinking ‘hits your memory’

Drinking too much in middle age can lead to memory loss in later life, a study has found.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2014