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Brain diseases could have a greater societal impact than Covid-19, research finds

08/17/2021 Health News

New research has found that brain diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, are surfacing earlier, proving more fatal, and could have a greater societal impact than Covid-19. The research report from Bournemouth University investigates the ‘hidden epidemic’ of Brain Disease Deaths (BDD) and their prevalence in Western countries. Professor Colin Pritchard, who led the research, said: “We have been monitoring […]

Dementia: A specific type of pain may be an early warning sign of dementia – new study

08/17/2021 Health News

Dr Hilary issues warning about missed dementia diagnoses We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The global burden of dementia is projected to affect 82 million people […]

In Southeast Asia, robust immunity found up to 9 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection

08/17/2021 Health News

In late December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) received a report of a cluster of severe pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, China. Further investigation revealed that the causal agent was a novel betacoronavirus, namely, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Subsequently, SARS-CoV-2 caused the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, whose clinical spectrum ranges from asymptomatic to mild […]

ANTONIA HOYLE: How I learned to overcome my agonisingly itchy legs

08/17/2021 Health News

One in four of us has a chronic itch. ANTONIA HOYLE has battled hers for years. Here’s how she finally learned to overcome her agonisingly itchy legs For two-and-a-half years, I have experienced an unbearable itch on the front of my shins, writes Antonia Hoyle (pictured) My daughter is setting the table for dinner when I snap. She’s put the […]

Milk allergy that can make a bubble bath lethal

08/17/2021 Health News

Milk allergy that can make a bubble bath lethal: Teenager’s experience has led experts to call for cosmetic products to carry ingredient warnings Being super-vigilant is a way of life for Emelia Brain and her family after she was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening milk allergy as a baby. So severe is her allergy that even walking past spilt milk is […]

Accenture reportedly faced $50M ransomware demand

08/16/2021 Health News

The consulting firm Accenture is reported to have faced $50 million in ransom following an attack this past month, according to cyber risk intelligence companies. Researchers from the cyber intelligence firm Cyble said on Twitter that the threat actors claimed to have accessed more than six terabytes of data. “Through our security controls and protocols, we identified irregular activity in […]

New analysis of landmark scurvy study leads to update on vitamin C needs

08/16/2021 Health News

It was wartime and food was scarce. Leaders of England’s effort to wage war and help the public survive during World War II needed to know: Were the rations in lifeboats adequate for survival at sea? And, among several experiments important for public as well as military heath, how much vitamin C did a person need to avoid the deadly […]

Exercise Prescriptions: Working Out as Medicine

08/16/2021 Health News

I’ve spent almost my whole life waiting for my first heart attack. My dad had his first one in his early 50s. Then came quadruple bypass surgery. Four blood vessels in his heart had become clogged with thick, waxy sludge. Surgeons snipped parts of a vein from his left leg, stitching it around the blockages. I remember the jagged slit: […]

Spanish Baby Girl Names Parents Will Fall In Love With

08/16/2021 Health News

Naming a baby girl is no easy task. While many people opt to go the traditional route, naming their daughters after a loved one, sometimes it can be positively nerve-wracking to come up with the perfect name. If you’re finding yourself in just such a position — or, if you simply want to research potential names for your future child […]

Elizabeth Hurley, 56, Has ‘Heavenly’ Abs Posing On An Angel Wing Pool Float In New Bikini Instagram Photo

08/16/2021 Health News

Elizabeth Hurley, 56, showed off her strong, toned bod wearing one of her bikini designs on Instagram. In the latest fun photo, she’s all “heavenly” abs and toned legs floating on angel wings in the pool. The model, actress, and designer sneaks in movement whenever she can with a clever “found fitness” routine. Elizabeth Hurley’s summer is still going strong, […]

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