Health
Brain ‘switch’ that makes people gorge on junk food identified for first time
The discovery offers hope of new treatments for obesity and binge eating, say scientists
Fish brain cells ‘could hold key to treating Alzheimer’s’
The humble zebrafish has a similarly complex brain to a human - and can replace lost neurons, say scientists
Herbs that only grow on the tropical island of Mauritius ‘could treat cancer’
Researchers found that leaves from three herbs, that are exclusive to the island, contain compounds that stop the growth of cancer cells in the oesophagus
Mediterranean diet could actually prevent obesity, here’s how
The healthy eating plan includes lots of fruit, veg and the occasional meat dish.
Blood pressure drug taken by thousands of Britons could combat Alzheimer’s disease
Human trials of felodipine, which has been prescribed for the last three decades, are already being planned
Boy with autism gets dream tour of a rail depot after staff discovered he learned to talk reading train timetables
Doctors diagnosed David Elston with autism at the age of three and told his parents he would likely never speak.
People in 70s suffering memory loss had it restored – after brain was zapped with electric pulses
It gave them the thinking power of someone in their 50s - through just five 20 minute sessions, say scientists.
‘Achilles’ heel’ of pancreatic cancer has been identified
It is a protein that fuels the tumour - offering hope of a drug that stops it in its tracks, say scientists.
Doctor says that “Easter egg culture must change” to stop childhood obesity epidemic
Dr Shaoboo Zhou has called on the government to bring in legislation to curb giant eggs