2 h. ago Study highlights concerning new link between obesity and Alzheimer's as experts urge for regular blood testing to track development of the disease

Being obese could increase the rate at which you will develop Alzheimer's , new research today suggested.

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4 h. ago Obesity speeds up the development of Alzheimer’s disease, study reveals

Obesity is associated with an increase in dementia risk and researchers can now see that it speeds up the development of Alzheimer’s in particular

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17 h. ago Having a 'beer belly' increases risk for deadly diseases more than overall body weight, study suggests

A high waist-to-hip ratio is a stronger predictor than overall obesity, and German radiologists have linked it to structural changes to the heart.

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3 d. ago The common sleep problem that could increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease

A new study has found that people with sleep apnoea could be nearly twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease

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4 d. ago Ingredient in diet sodas, ice cream and chewing gum now linked to liver disease

Eating a specific type of sweetener could raise your risk of suffering from liver disease, a study suggests.

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5 d. ago Alternative sweetener used in thousands of every day products is linked to liver disease, finds study

A common sweetener used in sugar-free products could increase the risk of developing deadly liver disease, concerning research has suggested.

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7 d. ago 'Dementia gene' now linked to another devastating neurological disease, study shows

A key gene known for its role in Alzheimer's disease has been found to play a second, damaging role in a different brain condition.

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1 week ago Nine early life habits set you up for a lifetime of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, study finds

Bad habits stemming all the way back to infancy could lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease later in life, a recent study from health experts at Penn State suggests.

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1 week ago Pinprick blood test could detect disease 10 years before symptoms appear, study finds

Molecular profiles will give detailed snapshot of person’s physiology and predict diseases from diabetes to cancer and dementiaThe world’s largest study into key substances in the bloodstream has paved the way for a swathe of pinprick tests that can detect early signs of disease more than a decade before symptoms appear, researchers say.Work on the tests follows the completion of a project by the UK Biobank to measure the levels of nearly 250 different proteins, sugars, fats and other compounds in blood collected from half a million volunteers. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Disease fears as Argentina child vaccination rates hit historic lows

Sharp drop since 2024 in country regarded as a Latin American leader in childhood and adolescent immunisationArgentina’s childhood and adolescent vaccination rates have collapsed to a historic lows according to a new analysis, prompting warnings that once-eliminated diseases may resurge.The study of health ministry data by the Argentinian Paediatric Society (SAP) found that fewer than half of children aged five and six received several of their essential doses in 2024. All vaccines analysed were below the 95% level needed to reach herd immunity. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Experts pinpoint how many cigarettes you need to smoke per day to increase your risk of suffering a heart attack

You don't need to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day to be at risk of dying from heart disease-a new study claims just having a couple can be deadly.

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2 w. ago Reducing exposure to arsenic in household essential slashes cancer and heart disease death by 50%

Lowering arsenic exposure is directly linked to lower risk of death from chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer, according to a long-term study

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2 w. ago 'Risk calculator' can determine exact age you will develop Alzheimer's... as study shows a new pill may prevent disease

A landmark study can now calculate a person's lifelong risk of memory decline, finding that Alzheimer's biological processes are already active in apparently healthy people.

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3 w. ago The number of steps a day that can help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s

Benefits appeared at just 3,000 steps – roughly half an hour of walking at a moderate pace

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3 w. ago Diagnosed with depression, anxiety or PTSD? You're more likely to develop early onset Alzheimer's Disease, finds concerning new study

Living with common psychiatric disorders could 'significantly' increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease at a younger age, concerning research has suggested.

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3 w. ago Scientists warn against exposure to loud sounds after discovering link to devastating neurological disease

Being exposed to loud noises for just an hour a day could worsen a neurodegenerative disease, a study has suggested.

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4 w. ago Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patientsEven modest amounts of daily exercise may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older people who are at risk of developing the condition, researchers have said.People are often encouraged to clock up 10,000 steps a day as part of a healthy routine, but scientists found 3,000 steps or more appeared to delay the brain changes and cognitive decline that Alzheimer’s patients experience. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Three everyday foods longevity experts say you should AVOID to slash your risk of developing dementia

While there is no anti-Alzheimer's diet, experts say the risk of developing dementia could be reduced with certain changes to your diet.

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last month Three every day foods longevity experts say you should AVOID to slash your risk of developing dementia

While there is no anti-Alzheimer's diet, experts say the risk of developing dementia could be reduced with certain changes to your diet.

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last month New study says scanning tongue could uncover devastating degenerative disease

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) can affect adults of any age, but it is more prevalent in those over 50

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