2 w. ago Sign on your lips that could mean you're '80% more likely to get dementia'

A study has found that a certain virus that can manifest on the lips could indicate a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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2 w. ago Dementia risk is reduced by 25% by taking up the 'MIND diet'

Study of 90,000 Americans seems to show which foods we should eat and avoid to drastically reduce our risk of developing dementias such as Alzheimer’s

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2 w. ago Scientists say developing this everyday habit is key to cutting Alzheimer’s risk

Findings challenge belief that curiosity naturally declines with age

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last month Tell us: what have you never quite understood about antibiotics?

In a new video series on our It’s Complicated Youtube channel, we’re on a mission to untangle confusing everyday topics by speaking directly with expertsAntibiotics are one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine, used to treat everything from minor infections to life-threatening illnesses. But despite how common they are, there’s still a lot of confusion about how they work, when we should take them, and what risks come with overuse. Antimicrobial resistance has been called one of the greatest public health threats by the World Health Organisation.In a new video series on our It’s Complicated Youtube channel, we’re on a mission to untangle confusing everyday topics by speaking directly with experts and asking the questions people actually have. In an upcoming episode, we’re turning our attention to antibiotics Continue reading...

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last month Scientists ‘slash risk of Alzheimer’s’ with medicine used to treat cold sores

Researchers made a surprising connection between certain viral diseases and Alzheimer’s

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last month Common medicine used by millions could slash the risk of Alzheimer's, study finds

Catching the virus that causes cold sores almost doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer's - but treatment slashes the odds, a study suggests

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