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Why poor sleep and high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis

The Independent UK

Men’s brains shrink faster with age than women’s, study finds

The study aimed to find out whether sex differences in healthy brain ageing explain why women are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s more often.

Euronews

Most people who think they have gluten intolerance are probably wrong, study finds

Gluten sensitivity in many could be driven by gut-brain link similar to diseases like IBS, scientists say

The Independent UK

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Warning issued over ‘very contagious’ disease spreading across dozens of schools and childcare centers in Tennessee

An ongoing outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease has affected more than 30 schools and childcare centers in the state, according to officials

The Independent UK

Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows

Social media and lifestyle magazines have turned gluten – a protein in wheat, rye and barley – into a dietary villain.

The Conversation

Experts warn thousands could be living with Parkinson’s but not know

Parkinson’s UK says thousands of people have been left in uncertainty due to ‘painfully slow’ NHS backlog

The Independent UK

Men’s brains shrink faster than women’s, new Alzheimer’s research shows

The lifetime risk for Alzheimer’s disease at age 45 is one in five for women compared to one in 10 for men, according to the Alzheimer’s Association

The Independent UK

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Anti-obesity jabs ‘reduce heart attack risk’ regardless of weight lost – study

The benefits extend beyond the loss of weight alone.

The Independent UK

Parkinson’s disease facing ‘diagnosis crisis’, charity warns

A backlog caused by the Covid-19 crisis has left thousands of people in a state of uncertainty, Parkinson’s UK warned.

The Independent UK

‘More places should do this’: Kansas City woman tells server she has gluten allergy. Then the server slams this down on the table

Imagine you’re a server and one of your customers says they have a food allergy. It’s a busy night and, despite the best intentions, you forget to tell the kitchen. So your customer ends up getting served the very thing they’re allergic to.

The Mary Sue

Sanofi Drug Shows Superior Efficacy In Genetic Disease Compared To Current Standard Therapy

Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:SNY) on Wednesday revealed topline data from the ElevAATe phase 2 study of efdoralprin alfa (SAR447537, formerly known as INBRX-101), for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) emphysema.

Benzinga

The natural ingredient in fruit that can help ward off gum disease

The ingredient is found in apples, figs, and guava, among other fruits

The Independent UK

1,300-year-old poop reveals pathogens plagued prehistoric people in Mexico's 'Cave of the Dead Children'

Scientists studied ancient poop and found loads of intestinal diseases.

LiveScience

Is Justin Timberlake Dying? Singer Suffers From 'Fatigue, Pain and Exhaustion' as Lyme Disease Battle Worsens

Justin Timberlake faces worsening Lyme disease symptoms as he battles pain, fatigue, and exhaustion while recovering at home with Jessica Biel.

International Business Times UK

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Scientists create pigs resistant to classical swine fever

Gene-edited animals remained healthy when exposed to highly contagious deadly disease

LiveScience

You don't need to be very happy to avoid an early death from chronic disease, study finds

A new study suggests that being happier could help reduce your risk of dying prematurely from chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But the threshold at which this happiness effect kicks in is fairly low.

International Business Times UK

Bruce Willis Illness' Frontotemporal Dementia Shows Why New York's New FTD Registry Matters

Bruce Willis' diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia has shed light on the need for stronger research and care. New York has now made history by creating the first state FTD registry — a step that could transform how the disease is tracked and treated across America.

Euronews

How many steps are enough for heart health? For older adults, new study says it’s not 10,000

Walking briskly can increase the heart rate, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and help people lose weight.

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The Independent UK

‘Butt breathing’ technique may actually help people with lung problems, scientists say

Technique may enable doctors to rescue patients whose airways are blocked by injury or inflammation or whose lung function is severely limited by infectious diseases

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Michael J Fox says Parkinson's is a 'bully'

Back To The Future star Michael J Fox has insisted the world is "in a bully culture", as he compared Parkinson's disease to people like Biff in the sci-fi classic.

The Independent UK

Walking 4,000 steps a day may lower women’s risk of early death and heart disease

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The Independent UK

Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need

A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day

The Guardian - UK

Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests

Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular disease

Evening Standard

Women walking 4,000 steps once or twice a week ‘cuts risk of early death by 26%’

Older women enjoy benefits for their hearts and live longer, research suggests.

The Independent UK

Dietitian shares the easy way to spot ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a greater risk of adverse health outcomes like type 2 diabetes and heart disease

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