1 hour ago Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough as scientists discover potential new treatment

A novel technique improved cognitive function in mice with the disease

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3 h. ago New technique improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s

Researchers restored the function of the blood-brain barrier which helped removed amyloid beta plaques.

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3 h. ago How many friends is too many friends? The scientific debate is raging

How many friends is too many friends? While humans can feel connected to hundreds, even thousands, of people via Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, our brains may only be able to handle a finite number of real relationships.

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3 h. ago What is acalculia? The neurological condition that can affect stroke survivors

The neurological condition impairs a person’s ability to process and understand numbers

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4 h. ago Bullies call me ‘The Hulk’ because of my huge arm, but I was born with it, and I know I’m beautiful

A YOUNG woman has hit back at cruel trolls who dub her 'The Hulk' because she was born with a rare condition. Olivia Klopchin, 20, from Springfield, Vermont, US, was diagnosed with a vascular malformation at just two months old. Olivia revealed that in her case, it predominantly affects the veins on her left arm,...

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5 h. ago King Charles' cousin who became first royal to reveal she has autism announces she is starting a PhD at prestigious London university

Flora Vesterberg, the first member of the Royal Family to speak openly about being diagnosed with autism, recently revealed that she has started studying for a PhD.

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6 h. ago Was Ed Gein diagnosed with gynephilia? And Christine Jorgensen's role in Netflix series explained

The series creators explained their decision to include the moment in the series

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6 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Amber Davies says 'my brain can't take anymore' as she spills beans on this weekend

The Strictly contestant even teased her next performance with Nikita, which will take place on Saturday, October 11.

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7 h. ago Common sleep problem could be ageing your brain six months faster every time

A new study revealed certain sleep habits are making people’s brains a full year older than they actually are, putting people at risk of cognitive decline and a range of other issues

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8 h. ago Major bridge to partially reopen for vehicles after worrying discovery

It will open for 12 hours a day but be closed overnight

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9 h. ago My periods were so extreme I tried to take my own life multiple times

Kim Cormack, 36, appeared on the sofa alongside Dr Zoe Williams, 45, to talk to Cat Deeley, 48, and Ben Shephard, 50, about her premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) diagnosis.

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9 h. ago Cautious calm in Aleppo after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters

A cautious calm has settled in Syria's Aleppo after overnight clashes between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters

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10 h. ago Scientists discover why so many of us find it hard to cut down on drink

We all know that alcohol is a depressant and messes with our brain. Hangovers are almost a given, as are poor sleep and anxiety the morning after. Yet the majority of us drink anyway.

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10 h. ago Do YOU have what it takes to be a Premium Bonds millionaire? How much £1m winners held, where they live and how long it took them to win

Everyone has daydreamed about becoming a millionaire overnight. It is the main reason 24million people hold Premium Bonds, the nation's favourite savings account.

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10 h. ago New wonder drug combo ‘HALVES the risk of deadly prostate cancer spread’

MEN with aggressive prostate cancer could benefit from a new drug combination that slows cancer growth, scientists say. Adding a drug already used against ovarian and fallopian tube cancers to standard prostate cancer treatment could slash the risk of tumour growth by 48 per cent, a University College London (UCL) study found. The treatment -...

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10 h. ago Love is Blind season 9: when are episodes 7, 8, 9 out on Netflix? Full schedule and is there a reunion special

Love is Blind will be continuing soon, but when can you expect the latest episodes? 📺👀

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10 h. ago Row over plan to turn Welsh town's car park into a campsite charging campervans £10 a night

A trial scheme for overnight motorhome parking facilities at the Goodwick Moor car park was mooted last year

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11 h. ago One in three adults need alcohol to get on the dancefloor – but one group has less shame than others

The estimated lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 14 per cent, which increases to 22 per cent in those who drink two glasses of wine a day

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12 h. ago Penny Lancaster says hidden health battle caused 'absolute terror'

Penny Lancaster has opened up about her hidden health battle that made school 'extremely difficult' after her condition was not diagnosed until later in life

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12 h. ago Houseplant clinic: why is there a chalky crust on my plant’s soil?

It’s a buildup of mineral salts from hard tap water or fertiliser. Switching to rainwater or filtered water, and feeding only in spring and summer, will helpWhat’s the problem? There is a chalky white crust on the top of my spider plant’s potting mix, and the leaf tips are turning brown. Why is this happening and how do I fix it?Diagnosis This is a buildup of mineral salts from hard tap water or fertiliser. As water evaporates, salts are left behind and come to the surface. Over time, they concentrate around the roots, drawing out moisture and scorching sensitive tissues, which shows up as brown, papery leaf tips and edges. It can also throw off the soil pH, so plants struggle to absorb nutrients. Continue reading...

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