18 h. ago Scientists pinpoint why women may be more prone than men to developing dementia

MENOPAUSE shrinks the brain and could explain why women are more likely than men to get dementia, say scientists. A study by Cambridge University found women have less grey matter after “the change”. Grey matter is brain tissue that controls memory, emotions and information processing. Researchers compared questionnaires from 125,000 middle-aged women and brain scans...

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4 d. ago Scientists pinpoint fitness habit that might matter most for a long life

Exercise variety - not just amount - has been linked to lower risk of premature mortality

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1 week ago Everyday eating habits may influence dementia risk, scientists claim

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers have linked sharp rises in blood sugar after meals to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.

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1 week ago Scientists pinpoint hidden cause of high blood pressure, raising hopes for new life

Having too little 'beige fat' can send blood pressure levels skyrocketing, increasing the risk of serious problems like heart attack and stroke, scientists say.

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1 week ago Scientists pinpoint certain type of fat found naturally in the body which can help control blood pressure

Having too little 'beige fat' can send blood pressure levels skyrocketing, increasing the risk of serious problems like heart attack and stroke, scientists say.

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1 week ago Mother reveals subtle warning sign her young daughter had developed  childhood dementia: 'Stopped drawing people, started drawing circles'

A mother-of-two has shared the subtle warning sign that lead to both of her children being diagnosed with a rare type of childhood dementia.

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2 w. ago Professor says 12pm activity could boost sleep and slash dementia risk

A major study in 2025 linked a poor body clock to a high risk of developing dementia

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2 w. ago Experts warn of cancer risk from additives found in everyday staples like ketchup, pickles and toothpaste: The ingredients to watch out for

An alarming new study has linked several preservatives commonly found in some cured meats, toothpaste, salad dressings, ketchup and mustard with an increased risk of developing cancer.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint link between eating a diet high in additives and preservatives with increased risk of cancer

An alarming new study has linked several preservatives commonly found in some cured meats, toothpaste, salad dressings, ketchup and mustard with an increased risk of developing cancer.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint the 10 everyday habits common in people who live to 100... how many do YOU do?

Scientists studying Blue Zones - regions of the world where people live into their 90s and beyond - noticed the inhabitants have some similar traits.

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3 w. ago Britons eat the 'equivalent of 22 packets of crisps a day' in salt, increasing their risk of developing heart failure, dementia and diabetes

Adults are consuming the equivalent of 155 packets of crisps worth of salt a week, increasing the risk of heart failure, diabetes and dementia concerning research suggested today.

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3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint potential reason why more people than ever are getting migraines

The reason behind a worrying rise in worsening migraines could be the environmental impacts of climate change, say experts.

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3 w. ago The size of your head can reveal your risk for devastating neurological disease

The size of your head could determine if you'll be diagnosed with a devastating neurological disorder that is on the rise in the US, especially among patients in their late 40s and early 50s.

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4 w. ago The surprising sign in your eyes that indicates if you'll get dementia later in life

Memory loss is the tell-tale sign that you or a loved one could be developing dementia. However, science shows your eyes could hold the first signs of the devastating disease years before diagnosis.

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