Health

Gum diseases are among the most common chronic human diseases, affecting between 20 to 50 percent of people worldwide. They happen when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, builds up on teeth. The earliest stages of gum disease are treatable and reversible (gingivitis). But some people develop a chronic destructive form of gum disease, which … Read more

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the US — making it the leading cause of death nationwide. A heart attack can be sudden and devastating, so knowing what to do when one occurs is important. Unfortunately, popular culture is full of some of the … Read more

Summary: A new theory of consciousness suggests decisions are made unconsciously, then about half a second later, they become conscious. Source: Boston University Consciousness is your awareness of yourself and the world around you. This awareness is subjective and unique to you. A Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine researcher has developed a … Read more

A mum who was convinced she was suffering from long Covid was shocked to discover her symptoms were actually a sign of breast cancer. Ann Gilbert, from Walton, Liverpool, began feeling “washed out” after contracting Covid 19 in 2021. The RAF veteran, aged 49, had been suffering from “weird” symptoms ever since the diagnosis. Her … Read more

One afternoon in early lockdown I led my two small children into the garden and told them to scream. “Go on,” I said, setting a timer. “Scream as loud as you want. I’ll join you.” We’d been in the house, socially distanced for more than a month by then. The children’s routine had been completely … Read more

The discovery also suggests that vitamin K treatment might be an effective way to treat ferroptosis-related diseases. Scientists discover a new function for a long-known molecule.  A team of researchers from Helmholtz Munich has discovered a new function for vitamin K, which is generally known for its role in blood clotting. The scientists found that vitamin … Read more

Over-65s who have had Covid are 80 per cent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s within a year of being infected, a new study reveals. Those that fall within this age bracket were found to be 50 to 80 per cent more at risk of developing the form of dementia than those who have not had … Read more

People who have recently been diagnosed with dementia, or who are diagnosed with the condition at a younger age, are among those at increased risk of suicide, researchers have found. The findings have prompted calls for greater support for those experiencing such cognitive decline. While previous research has explored a potential link between dementia diagnosis … Read more