Why emotional support animals may be a waste of time
11 April 2018
We are increasingly seeking therapy in the companionship of ducks, dolphins and dogs. Anthrozoologist John Bradshaw says we are barking up the wrong tree
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Our eyesight is sharpest at twilight – and now we may know why
10 April 2018
We see best at dawn and dusk, and this could be because our brain activity changes at these times, making it easier to distinguish signals from background noise
Infections during pregnancy affect a child's brain function
9 April 2018
Contracting infections like flu during pregnancy seems to lead to changes in a child’s brain that affects their cognitive abilities
World’s first over-the-phone abortion service hailed a success
9 April 2018
An over-the-phone abortion service to end unwanted pregnancies in their early stages – operating in Australia - has been found to be safe and effective
Old people can produce as many new brain cells as teenagers
5 April 2018
The discovery that healthy, older adults produce just as many new neurons as young people could provide clues to how to keep our brains sharper for longer
Eye implant improves vision in people with age-related blindness
4 April 2018
A patch of cells implanted at the back of the eye has stabilised and in some cases improved the vision of four people with dry age-related macular degeneration
Congestion charge can cut childhood asthma attacks by half
4 April 2018
A congestion charge in Stockholm not only cut levels of air pollution, it halved the number of children admitted to hospital with asthma attacks
Miniature human brains with their own blood vessels grown in lab
4 April 2018
Mini brains with a blood supply have been made in the lab for the first time. They may lead to a better understanding of the brain, and new injury treatments
