This human protein may unfurl toxic tangles in Alzheimer’s disease
A human protein — called CyP40 — can untangle the neurodegenerative clumps that characterize Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, scientists reported Tuesday in the journal PLoS […]
Prostate cancer treatment is UK first – how frozen needles could DESTROY disease
PROSTATE cancer could be treated using frozen needles guided by magnetic resonance imaging, in a UK first, experts have revealed. Prostate cancer patients who have […]
Purple rice could combat cancer, diabetes and heart disease but experts say it’s too difficult to produce
PURPLE rice with the potential to combat cancer and heart disease has been developed. The colour comes from high levels of pigments called anthocyanins, also […]
Researchers develop new blood test to predict onset of Huntington’s disease
The test may help identify new treatments for the genetic brain disorder, which is fatal and currently incurable. London: For the first time, a new […]
Thieves ransack family car and steal vital kit off schoolboy’s life-changing wheelchair paid for by you
The family of Newcastle eight-year-old Elijah Parsons have issued a desperate appeal for the return of the SmartDrive wheelchair adaptation It was the gift which […]
Take brisk walk every 30 minutes to reduce risk of heart disease
The study found that people who spend increasing time sitting are at an increased risk of serious health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes or death […]
LYME ISN’T THE ONLY DISEASE TICKS ARE SPREADING THIS SUMMER
IT STARTED WITH vomiting and a fever. But a few days later, five-month-old Liam was in the emergency room, his tiny body gripped by hourly […]
Teachers ‘locked boy, 8, in plywood box to calm him down’
An Australian mother claims her eight-year-old autistic son was put in a plywood box by teachers to ‘calm him down’. Emily Dive, 28, is now […]
National Lottery grant to transform historic sites for disabled and Deaf people
Thanks to National Lottery players, the Heritage Lottery Fund has just awarded a grant of £527,000 to the Heritage Ability scheme. The scheme involves a […]
The amazing double leg amputee who loves to swim
A Plymouth boy who had to have his legs amputated as a toddler is about to take part in a mock swimming competition. Kacper Siwinski […]
Use apprenticeships to increase employment for those with learning disabilities, says charity
Mencap is urging employers to use apprenticeships to increase levels of employment for people with learning disabilities. The learning disability charity cites recent figures from […]
‘I was given a death sentence of 1000 days’ – Mum on her devastating Motor Neuron Disease (MND) diagnosis
Sharon Friel (42) can’t do anything for herself. She cannot walk or talk. She cannot scratch an infuriating itch, or wipe a sorrowful tear from […]
Living with Motor Neurone Disease: The symptoms and signs of MND
We find out more about the disease, how it can be treated, and what you can do to help sufferers:li What is Motor Neurone Disease? […]
Disabled British Airways passenger left ‘humiliated’ after staff drop her on her HEAD as they carried her off plane
DISABLED British Airways passenger was dropped on her head by staff as she was carried off a plane. Multiple sclerosis sufferer Belinda Castle, 63, has […]
Report reveals £12k a year cost of living with motor neurone disease
The importance of Tony Hopper’s fundraising efforts for a motor neurone disease charity has been highlighted by a new report revealing the cost of living […]
