5 h. ago Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death in Britain in 2021 (followed by Covid-19 and heart disease), and a top 10 cause of death in the United States. Dementia is a general term used for several diseases that destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, leading to difficulty with memory, thinking and other cognitive functions. Behind those statistics is a heartbreaking condition for individuals (and their loved ones) as they become confused and disoriented, struggle to recognise family, friends and caregivers, and lose the ability to live independently.Recent studies from across the world have highlighted that dementia cases are likely to rise dramatically. For instance, an analysis of 15,000 middle-aged US adults in Nature Medicine in January 2025 found that in study participants, the lifetime risk of developing dementia after 55 w...

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3 d. ago Tsunami warning canceled for Papua New Guinea after strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake

The shallow quake was centred offshore, 120 miles from island of New Britain

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3 d. ago Tsunami warning issued after 6.9 earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea

The shallow quake was centered offshore, 120 miles off the island of New Britain.

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3 d. ago Papua New Guinea tsunami warning over horror 3m tall waves after huge earthquake

An urgent tsunami alert has been issued for Papua New Guinea after an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale - the US Geological Survey warned of large three-metre waves

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6 d. ago Japanese 'megaquake' warning as tsunami waves could reach 100ft and kill 300,000

The Japanese government fears there is between a 70 to 80 per cent chance a so-called 'megaquake' could rattle the country within the next 30 years - in turn triggering a huge tsunami

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8 d. ago Huge earthquakes 'foretold in Bible verse' and they point to our 'last days'

A tremor hit around 62 miles northeast of the main island of Tonga just days after a massive earthquake thousands of miles away in Myanmar – and it's got people worried

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Tonga earthquake: Tsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude tremor hits nearby

A tsunami warning has been issued in Tonga following the 7.1 magnitude tremor - the US Geological Survey said it hit around 62 miles northeast of the main island

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9 d. ago Tonga earthquake: Tsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude tremor hits nearby

A tsunami warning has been issued in Tonga following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake - the US Geological Survey said it hit around 62 miles northeast of the main island

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1 week ago Myanmar Quake : Strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks as far as Thai Capital prompting evacuations

The greater Bangkok area is home to more than 17 million people, many of whom live in high-rise apartments.

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2 w. ago Powerful New Zealand earthquake sees South Island residents warned to stay away from coast

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck on Tuesday afternoon off southwest coast of Fiordland national park

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2 w. ago Dire warning issued following the release of Netflix's Adolescence over 'tsunami' of boys turning to misogyny

In a bleak assessment of the nation's youth, educators say classes are increasingly being threatened by boys with 'toxic' views on women, sex and relationships.

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3 w. ago Earthquake hits Los Angeles as experts warn of 'aftershocks' after jarring tremor

The earthquake, measuring 3.93 magnitude, struck near Los Angeles, California, on Sunday night, and was felt in parts of Malibu, Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley

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3 w. ago Residents hear 'huge roar' as European city popular with tourists hit by ‘biggest earthquake in 40 years’

The 4.4 magnitude tremor hit the Italian city and surrounding regions during the early hours of Thursday morning leaving locals running into the streets in panic

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4 w. ago Los Angeles earthquake: 4.4 magnitude tremor hits near Malibu as residents report shaking

The California earthquake was recorded at a depth of 7.2 miles today, with its epicentre around 6.8 miles southwest of Westlake Village

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