Scientists find sleep symptom that may increase Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists find sleep symptom that may increase Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists in the United States have shed light on a sleep symptom that appears to be linked to having an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often confused, but there is a distinction. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that sees the brain atrophy (shrink) and brain cells die. This, … Read more

Experts say risk of catching bird flu low despite first bird to human infection

Experts say risk of catching bird flu low despite first bird to human infection

The risk of avian flu to humans remains low despite the first bird-to-human transmission recorded in Devon, according to scientists. Retired engineer Alan Gosling, 79, was the first person in the UK to catch the new strain of bird flu, after close contact with sick ducks that lived in his property. He lived with about … Read more

Nurse pledges to raise awareness of breast implant cancer risk after own diagnosis

Nurse pledges to raise awareness of breast implant cancer risk after own diagnosis

A nurse wants to raise awareness of the risks associated with breast implants after being diagnosed with cancer for a second time. Mum-of-three Marie Bloom, 50, opted for reconstruction surgery after undergoing a life-saving mastectomy – having been diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago, reports the Manchester Evening News. The mum, from Droylsden, Manchester, … Read more

Even “Light” Drinking Can Cause This Heart Health Risk, New Study Says

Even “Light” Drinking Can Cause This Heart Health Risk, New Study Says

You have surely heard the saying that “everything in moderation is key,” but new research has found that might not be the case when it comes to alcohol. New research from the United Kingdom reveals that even limited servings of alcohol could result in cardiovascular events. Read on to learn more about the study, and … Read more

Millions at risk as drought threatens the Horn of Africa

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The children walk among carcasses of animals dying of starvation and exhaustion, a grim picture of the drought that threatens millions of people in the Horn of Africa. Somalia, Kenya and now Ethiopia have sounded the alarm over the latest climate shock in a fragile region crisscrossed by herders and others … Read more