The finding arose from long-term follow-up of patients who received human growth hormone that was taken from brain tissue of deceased donors, but the risk is very low – and you can’t “catch” it like a virus.
Women are increasingly seeking testosterone therapy to treat fatigue and brain fog. But there’s no evidence it improves symptoms of menopause.
Experts examine the five questions they commonly hear from women and girls about their hormones and ADHD symptoms.
The drug donanemab is being hailed as a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s, following a global trial that confirms it can slow cognitive decline.
Monitoring the quality of healthcare by routinely collecting, analysing and sharing standardised health-related information.
As Alzheimer’s cases grow, scientists have been deep in debate over its causes. Now, with treatments are on the horizon, the new race is to ready the health system.
As the pandemic continues to threaten our mental health, a groundbreaking “living lab” is set to reimagine how we identify and treat problems.
Someone who is self-aware may be a better choice then your nearest and dearest when it comes to enacting your will and preferences as you age.
About 10% of women stop having periods and reach the end of their fertile years much earlier than expected.
Neither polypharmacy nor complex medication regimens necessarily lead to good health results for patients.
There’s no one “thing” we can blame for causing dementia, and why it’s so hard to find that silver bullet to stop it – particularly at older ages.
It’s been described as feeling like your brain is on fire, and can be characterised by delusions and hallucinations. But those with autoimmune encephalitis aren’t crazy, they’re ill.
Although a great deal of research is still required, it may one day be possible to identify and treat people suffering from CTE, or at risk of it.
From dementia to depression to drug addiction, artificial brain stimulation has been hailed as a landmark medical technology for the future. But safeguards are needed if we want the benefits without the risks.
There's far more to the way we walk than we first thought, including it being a possible early indicator of dementia.
The natural science approach of ABA has applications far beyond treating autism.
Low-dose aspirin has no benefit in prolonging a life free of disability, or substantially reducing the risk of having a first heart attack or stroke, study finds.
As a leader in her field, Associate Professor Dr Kate Hoy is determined to "pay it forward" to encourage women to pursue STEMM-related careers.
Around 140 Australian nursing-home residents have taken their own lives between 2000 and 2013, our new study shows
Depression is one of several mental health conditions being successfully treated by transcranial magnetic stimulation.
In 2030, diseases – from cancer to dementia – will be defined and targeted more specifically with a focus on their molecular makeup.
Only a small number are predicted to take advantage of the legislation from mid-2019.
When a person has a serious illness, palliative care aims to improve that person's quality of life
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