A new test may help researchers understand why a toxin builds up in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. Amyloid beta protein accumulates in the brain in Alzheimer's disease but whether the body produces too much or cannot break it down is unclear. But by labelling the protein with a carbon isotope, doctors can measure the rate of turnover, a report in Nature Medicine suggests.
A group of influential MPs has accused banks of treating people on low incomes like "second class citizens". The Treasury Select Committee estimates that eight million people are excluded from financial services.
Jonathan Young's job entails using complex technology to collate and disseminate information for investment bankers at Goldman Sachs. He is highly intelligent, motivated and was close to being selected for MI5. He also has Asperger's syndrome.
Up to half of all disabled parking badges in London are being used illegally, according to the Local Government Association (LGA). It is estimated that badges are now changing hands on the black market for up to ?500.
Children with disabilities struggle to protect themselves from bullying because they lack confidence and friends, a study suggests.
Commenting on the Mental Health Bill published today, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, John Pugh MP said:
