A neurologist has revealed that a "simple" drawing test could indicate if a person is living with dementia. Dementia is marked by a gradual decline in cognitive function, more often seen in people ...

A neurologist has revealed that a straightforward drawing exercise could indicate whether someone is living with dementia. Dementia, which typically affects those over 65, is characterised by a ...

In 2024/25 there were 140,000 fewer referrals for suspected bowel cancer than expected. The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) detects small amounts of blood in poo, which can be a sign of bowel cancer.

A neurologist has revealed that a simple drawing task could indicate whether a person is showing signs of dementia. Dementia is defined by a gradual decline in cognitive function, primarily affecting ...

People are being encouraged to attempt a quick 10-second balance test at home, following warnings from experts that difficulty maintaining stability could be associated with a greater risk of falls.

A new video about the Ganga is getting a lot of attention online, and this time the talk is not about rituals or religion. It is about water quality. A British biologist shared a clip showing a simple ...

Fifth in a series about the Alexandria Film Festival, Nov. 7-10. See https://alexfilmfest.com/ The Alexandria Film Festival takes place Nov. 7-10 at the Beatley ...

A blood test, combined with an ultrathin material derived from graphite, could significantly advance efforts to detect Alzheimer’s disease at its very earliest stage, even before symptoms appear.

Scientists in Sweden and Norway have uncovered a promising way to spot Parkinson’s disease years—possibly decades—before its most damaging symptoms appear. By detecting subtle biological signals in ...

12:33, Wed, Jan 28, 2026 Updated: 12:42, Wed, Jan 28, 2026 People can try to spot one of the early signs of dementia by trying to complete a test using nothing but a tennis ball and their hands.