Stem Cell Brain Implants Could 'slow Ageing And Extend Life'

Researchers hope to launch human trials as breakthrough shows hypothalamus controls ageing, with treated mice remaining fitter and living 10-15% longer.

Eye Test Could Help Diagnose Autism

A new study could herald a new tool that helps physicians identify a sub-group of people with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

New Blood Test Can Check For 13 Types Of Cancers

National Cancer Center Japan has developed a new test to diagnose 13 kinds of cancers from a single drop of blood, with a clinical study set to start from next month.

Blood Test Detects Alzheimers Plaques Building Up In Brain

A blood test can detect whether plaques of beta-amyloid are building up in a persons brain, a sign that they may develop Alzheimers disease.

9 Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Dementia Risk

One in three cases of dementia could be prevented if more people looked after their brain health throughout life, according to an international study in the Lancet.