Lucy Johnston

The jab is designed to remove toxic proteins from the brain before they cause the damage leading to the most common form of dementia

Scientists have made a discovery that could revolutionise stem cell repair therapy for Parkinson's disease. The pioneering research - funded by the Hollywood star Michael J. Fox's research foundation - will offer hope to thousands of patients who currently rely on cocktails of drugs to help them manage symptoms of the brain disorder. Stem cell treatment involves replacing damaged and dead dopamine-producing nerve cells within the brain with healthy cells.

Unwanted sexual images, ‘cyberflashing' and disturbing online messages targeted teen girls are becoming "normalised" a disturbing new report has found. The research, published by the online safety group Internet Matters, shows 77 percent of girls aged 13-16 have experienced ‘harmful' or ‘potentially harmful' online experiences. Almost half (48 percent) of 15-16-year-old girls have been contacted by a stranger through the internet - a 55 percent rise from 31 percent in 2022, it found.

Many deaths are caused by complications triggered by the life-changing injury, such as heart failure or pneumonia, the study claimed.

More than 30,000 medication errors were reported last year leading to 21 patient deaths and serious harm of 27 others, new research reveals.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been cautioned with a stern approach to 'sick note Britain' warning of the long-term pressures it may impose on the NHS.

Iain believes his condition is likely to have been inherited from his mother.

Self harm, anxiety, eating disorders have become 'part of growing up' a leading expert warns as new report highlights the true scale of the problem

King Charles' return to work will help him overcome the impact of his cancer, experts said last night.

Health experts have expressed ‘alarm' at a resurgence in patients being treated for diseases associated with the Victorian era such as rickets and malnutrition.