26 h. ago Common signs of an underactive thyroid after Stanley Tucci opens up about health struggles

“I would be so tired in the afternoon, like completely exhausted by one o’clock and I was like, something’s wrong with me,” said the actor.

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43 h. ago Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's disease

A team from the Scripps Research Institute discovered a way of harnessing a common acid to significantly lower inflammation in the brain - a key trigger for Alzheimer's.

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46 h. ago Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could completely reverse Alzheimer's disease

A team from the Scripps Research Institute discovered a way of harnessing a common acid to significantly lower inflammation in the brain - a key trigger for Alzheimer's.

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46 h. ago Common signs of endometriosis as new treatment drug approved by NHS

More than 100,000 people in Scotland live with endometriosis.

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3 d. ago Gardeners urged to move snowdrops in April when they show common sign

As we welcome the spring and the warmer temperatures, there's an important task that all gardeners must complete to ensure that Snowdrops will grow back beautifully and healthy

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4 d. ago Parents plead NHS to allow 'fighter' son access to life changing drug before it's too late

Sam Millar's parents are angry at red tape holding back the drug, despite it being licensed in Scotland.

Sport

5 d. ago What is the new endometriosis pill and why has it taken so long to be developed?

The first-of-its-kind endometriosis pill provides hope for 1.5 million people in the UK affected by the condition

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6 d. ago New endometriosis pill: How does endometriosis drug Ryeqo work, and is it available on the NHS in Scotland?

Ryeqo drug is hailed as a ‘potential step-change’ in how endometriosis is treated

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6 d. ago What endometriosis treatment is available in Scotland after NHS England approves new pill

The new treatment pill for the chronic condition is the first of its kind.

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6 d. ago The common signs of endometriosis – as new treatment drug gets NHS approval

The drug will only be made available on the NHS for patients whose medical or surgical treatment for endometriosis has failed.

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6 d. ago Breakthrough endometriosis treatment approved for NHS use offers hope to thousands

The new pill is the first long-term daily pill licensed to treat the condition, and works by blocking specific hormones that contribute to endometriosis

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6 d. ago New pill approved for NHS that could treat women with painful 'invisible illness'

The NHS drug could transform the lives of people with a condition that is both diffcult to diagnose and treat

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7 d. ago Symptom in the fingertips could signal one of UK's most common cancers

This disease is particularly insidious as it often doesn't present with symptoms in the early stages.

Science

1 week ago Pressure grows on NHS to stump up for £60,000 'miracle' dementia drugs as drug watchdog reopens talks to give it the green light

Lecanemab and donanemab were hailed as 'the beginning of the end' of dementia last year, after studies showed they both slowed the progression of the memory-robbing illness.

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1 week ago Fury as drug addicts could get free crack pipes on the NHS under 'reckless' new plans for UK's first legal 'shooting gallery'

Free crack pipes could be handed out by the crisis-stricken NHS - under a 'reckless' plan to encourage addicts to smoke cocaine more safely

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3 w. ago Expert warns common sign of distress in pets is on the rise and should never be ignored

The problem could be caused by a number of different factors, and can be very similar to how it affects us humans

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3 w. ago The cannabis farm scandal: how a rogue lettings agency destroyed countless homes

Imperial Property Group said it rented homes to NHS staff. In fact, they were torn apart to create drug factories, causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage. Why has the culprit not been brought to justice?When Hajaj Hajaj decided to rent out his house in south London in the summer of 2020, his daughter, Kinda Jackson, urged him to use a reputable lettings agent for peace of mind. Her father had enough on his plate. Hajaj, a 79-year-old retired garage owner, is the primary carer for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The income from the rental property in Lewisham is effectively Hajaj’s pension, which he uses to pay for her care.So, when a manager from Imperial Property Group contacted Hajaj about his Gumtree listing, Hajaj arranged to meet them. A sharp-suited British Asian man named Shan Miah arrived in a sports car. He was in his late 20s or early 30s, charming and confident. He boasted of his business interests in Dubai. “He was doing very well for himself...

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3 w. ago Hope for children with severe form of epilepsy as NHS rolls out new drug

Fenfluramine has been recommended by Nice for patients aged two and over with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

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