18 h. ago Scientists warn this sleep habit could be early sign of dementia

Study finds this cognitive decline comparatively more gradual in women than men

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60 h. ago 'Devastating disease' may be worsened by high BMI, scientists warn

Dementia is a broad term that refers to a range of symptoms linked to a progressive decline in brain function

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6 d. ago Expert on subtle dementia symptom in everyday life – it's not memory loss

Dr Ahmad Khundakar has explained one subtle sign you might miss in everyday life that could indicate early dementia.

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8 d. ago Early dementia warning sign often noticed when walking down stairs

There are many symptoms of dementia but this one is frequently and easily missed.

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8 d. ago Early dementia warning sign people notice while walking down stairs

Dementia affects more than just memory, and there are numerous symptoms to keep an eye out for.

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8 d. ago Scientists warn of ‘regime shift’ as seaweed blooms expand worldwide

Study links rapid growth of ocean macroalgae to global heating and nutrient pollutionScientists have warned of a potential “regime shift” in the oceans, as the rapid growth of huge mats of seaweed appears to be driven by global heating and excessive enrichment of waters from farming runoff and other pollutants.Over the past two decades, seaweed blooms have expanded by a staggering 13.4% a year in the tropical Atlantic and western Pacific, with the most dramatic increases occurring after 2008, according to researchers at the University of South Florida. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Bowel cancer warning as deaths expected to rise in the UK this year

Scientists warn only one type of cancer - with common symptoms which make it hard to diagnose - is becoming more deadly in Britain

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1 week ago 'My little girl showed key sign of childhood dementia when she picked up a crayon'

A doting mum spotted a telling clue that something was wrong with her three-year-old daughter when she was drawing pictures - but she never imagined doctors would deliver their heartbreaking diagnosis

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1 week ago Is this how the world will end? Earth could be VAPORISED by the sun as it expands, scientists warn

Scientists have discovered a mysterious 'iron bar' in the heart of a nearby nebula that could offer a glimpse into Earth's grizzly fate.

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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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1 week ago Pesticides linked to cancer found in 60 per cent of PLAYGROUNDS, scientists warn

Pesticides linked to cancer have been detected in 60 per cent of children's playgrounds, a new study warns.

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1 week ago Mum's heartbreak as both kids given 'childhood dementia' diagnosis after one subtle sign

Mum Megan Kempf noticed her daughter Poppy forgetting how to draw at age three - a subtle warning sign that led to both her children being diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, dubbed 'childhood dementia'

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2 w. ago World's biggest iceberg turns BLUE as it rapidly heads towards complete disintegration in South Atlantic 'graveyard'

The world's biggest iceberg has turned bright blue, as scientists warn this transformation heralds its imminent disintegration.

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2 w. ago 'Unusual' symptom young people often dismiss may be dementia sign

Dementia experts have highlighted key signs and symptoms following the death of Britain’s youngest dementia patient at the age of 24

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3 w. ago A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct

One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of extinction

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3 w. ago Six personality changes that may be a hidden sign of dementia

A study over two decades has found that six symptoms of depression may be early indicators of dementia. With close to one million dementia diagnoses in the UK alone, could this help experts find a way to slow the condition down?

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3 w. ago The facial feature experts say is an early warning sign of dementia

Scientists found looking older than you are significantly increases your chance of being diagnosed with dementia

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3 w. ago Killer fungus can 'outsmart' treatments as scientists warn of 'global threat'

Scientists have warned that a drug-resistant strain of a common fungus poses a serious threat to vulnerable patients in healthcare settings

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3 w. ago Killer fungus can be 'impossible to treat' as scientists warn of 'global health threat'

A drug-resistant variety of the common fungus Candida auris can cause severe illness and spread easily among very sick patients in healthcare facilities

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3 w. ago Scientists warn of 'global health threat' posed by infectious killer virus

Candida auris can cause severe illness and spread easily among sick patients

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