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Alzheimer’s Disease in Women: Is Menopause the Missing Link?
Nearly two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are women. This has long been attributed to women’s longer lifespans, but it...
Emily Budden
May 315 min read
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The Brain Prize 2025 - The Oscars of Neuroscience
If you’re someone who appreciates the Oscars’ recognition of an artist’s lifetime achievement, but, like me, resentfully wish that a...
Suzana Sultan
May 284 min read
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Autonomic Dysfunction and the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, Autonomic Dysfunction, and the Link Between Them The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of heritable...
Ciara Lee
May 266 min read
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Healing for Her: Addressing the Gender Divide in the Mental Health Sector
To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we would like to explore the issues that females face within the mental health space in the UK, and provide ways in which we can help to combat this issue from a personal and healthcare organisation perspective.Â
Riya Verma
May 1710 min read
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Pain relief without addiction? FDA approves first non-opioid alternative in decades
For decades, opioids have been the gold standard for pain relief. However, long-term use comes with significant risks. The FDA recently approved a new drug to treat pain; the first to receive federal approval in 20 years...
Neave Smith
May 164 min read
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The Hidden Crisis: Alarming Suicide Rates Amongst Men
Content Warning: This blog piece discusses topics related to suicide and mental health, which may be distressing for some readers....
Amy Boyack
May 146 min read
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Maternal Diet and Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Can a mother’s diet during pregnancy influence her child’s brain development? A recent study suggests it can. The link between nutrition...
Freya Wardell
May 103 min read
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Listening to Women: A Wake-Up Call on Maternal Mental Health (for World Maternal Mental Health Day)
Too often, conversations around childbirth focus solely on the baby , forgetting the mother. But maternal mental health matters, and it’s time we listened more closely. This World Mental Health Day, help us raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by mothers during pregnancy and in the period following childbirth.
Neave Smith
May 75 min read
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Precision in Practice: Personalised Medicine and the Female Face of Multiple Sclerosis
A girl on ice: tracing shadows to multiple sclerosis  In the biting cold of a Dutch winter in 1385, the frozen canals of Schiedam...
Sirjan Chhatwal
May 48 min read
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Pregnancy and MS: What to Expect Before, During and After
For women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the decision to start a family can come with a mix of hope, excitement, and uncertainty. How might MS affect pregnancy - and how might pregnancy affect MS? With growing research and evolving clinical guidance, we now know more than ever about this complex relationship. Neave Smith explores what the science says, offering clarity on key considerations before, during, and after pregnancy.
Neave Smith
Apr 286 min read
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The Neuroscience of Taste
Most, if not all, of us enjoy eating. But have you ever wondered what goes on in the brain as you experience the sense of taste?
Gbonjubola Ogungbangbe
Apr 174 min read
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Why Are So Many Autistic Women Overlooked?
ASD is diagnosed more in males and many autistic women go unrecognised. For World Autism Awareness Day, let's discuss what needs to change!
Freya Wardell
Apr 24 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Katie Mckinnon
In this new Bridging the Gap article, Dr Katie Mckinnon shares insights into neonatology, her career journey, and more!
Rebecca Pope
Mar 2511 min read
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PMDD: The truth behind this ‘western culture-bound’ syndrome
Despite its impact on mental and physical health, PMDD is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. Let's dive into the science...
Riya Verma
Mar 1411 min read
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How Pregnancy Reshapes the Brain: A Groundbreaking Study
Ever heard of pregnancy brain? Turns out, it’s not just an excuse for forgetfulness - it’s neuroscience.
Freya Wardell
Mar 133 min read
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The Night’s Work: How sleep impacts your brain function
Sleep is more than rest - it strengthens memory, clears toxins, and optimises brain function. Discover why quality sleep is essential.
Vandana Vedartham
Mar 115 min read
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ADHD & the brain: What's in the matter?
Difficulty concentrating and focusing, impatience, interrupting conversations, hyperactivity and impulsiveness…does that sound like...
Aiman Muhammad
Feb 73 min read
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Neurons and learning: activity-driven neuroplasticity
When we start learning a new skill, every little aspect requires deliberate, conscious effort. With practice and repetition, our actions...
Shriya Singh
Jan 153 min read
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Psychedelics: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Medicine
Imagine a world where ancient shamans and modern-day scientists found a common ground towards exploring the intricacies and workings of...
Sirjan Chhatwal
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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Does it hurt more being a woman? Understanding Sex Differences in Pain Perception
Pain is a complex and subjective experience that varies among individuals. However, there is increasing evidence that men and women differ i
Neave Smith
Sep 19, 20247 min read
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