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What the papers say – May 4

The security operation in London is the main focus in the countdown to the coronation.

The Independent UK

Dementia Australia calls for five-year funding commitment ahead of federal budget release

Dementia Australia says a growing number of people with dementia, which is soon expected to become the country's leading cause of death, means more funding and government support is needed.

ABC News

Pregnant women ‘suffer in silence for too long’ with mental health issues

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has called for more transparency over mental health screening for new and expectant mothers.

The Independent UK

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Pushing technology and drugs to the limit in efforts to deal with dementia

Letters: Kate Lee and Prof John T O’Brien write about the Longitude Prize on Dementia, and Steve Iliffe says the benefits of new drugs may be overstated

The Guardian - UK

New Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline by 35%, trial results show

Donanemab is second drug in a year to succeed in trials in what could be ‘beginning of the end’ of disease

The Guardian - UK

Dry mouth symptom could be 'red flag' for five serious illnesses, warns dental health expert

A persistent dry mouth can often be a sign of something going wrong elsewhere in the body, a dentist has said

Chronicle Live

Dentist warns 'dry mouth' could mean these five serious conditions

The NHS has issued advice to help people combat dry mouth - if it is caused by normal reasons

Nottingham Post

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World ‘on cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’

Almost half of those on donanemab had no clinical progression of disease at one year compared with 29% on a placebo, a study showed.

Evening Standard

World ‘on the cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’

THE world is “on the cusp of a first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease”, experts have said, as a new drug was found to slow…

The National (Scotland)

World ‘on cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’ as new drug ‘slows symptoms’

New drug donanemab appears to slow decline associated with Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

World ‘on cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’ as new drug found

Almost half of those on donanemab had no clinical progression of disease at one year compared to 29% on placebo, a study showed.

The Independent UK

Why a dry mouth could be a cause for concern - the five worrying illnesses it could signal

A dry mouth could mean something is wrong elsewhere in the body

Manchester Evening News

Dry mouth could be a 'red flag' for five serious illnesses

If you have a persistent dry mouth it could be a sign that something is not right in other parts of your body.

Daily Record

Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson 'felt like a bad person before ADHD diagnosis'

Sam Thompson: Is This ADHD? will air on E4 on Monday, May 8

Liverpool Echo

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Wales Online

African psychedelic plant inspires new drugs to treat addiction and depression

'We took a group with expertise in disparate fields and came up with something that might really make a difference'

Chicago Sun-Times

Dear Abby: Man, 40, hasn’t dated in decades, yearns for a wife

His love life stopped when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 15; now he’s well but lacks the self-confidence to talk to women.

Chicago Sun-Times

Linda Lenz, kept generations of Chicago Public Schools parents informed through her nonprofit publication Catalyst, dead at 77

Ms. Lenz created a nonprofit model of reporting education news that has been replicated across the country.

Daily Record

Multiple sclerosis kit provides stark insight into life with condition

MS Society Scotland threw down the gauntlet to specialist features writer Niki Tennant by asking her to trial a kit – created by a woman who’s supported by the charity – that would let her experience what it’s like living with MS.

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Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire aiming to become dementia friendly community

There are almost 1500 people in the area with the condition, and the council has backed calls for more education to be provided to residents.

Liverpool Echo

School's tribute to 'angel' headteacher who died days after wedding

Sarah Peacock "lived for the school" and always made the children her priority

Dynamite News

Study: Slowing down in old age? It can be symptom of dementia

It is widely acknowledged that as we age, we lose muscle power and slow down, making ordinary movements like getting up, walking, and sitting more difficult. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 ways to calm new mum anxiety

Experts explain how struggling expectant and new parents can control negative feelings. By Lisa Salmon.

Newsroom.co.nz

Finally, some good news about Parkinson’s disease

Researchers publish good news in the quest to improve diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease, writes Dr Victor Dieriks

Manchester Evening News

"My house looked like it had been burgled after my marriage broke down - now I help other hoarders clear out their clutter"

Janine McDonald's house became cluttered after she lost her job and her marriage broke down, forcing her to live on just £800 a month

Dynamite News

Physical activity more effective in combating depression than psychotherapy: Study

Physical activity be a mainstay strategy for controlling depression as a new study demonstrated that it is 1.5 times more beneficial than psychotherapy or the most popular medications. Read further on Dynamite News:

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