How a dry mouth could be a 'red flag' for five severe illnesses A leading dentist has issued a warning for people who may be experiencing a persistent dry mouth Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023
‘Remarkable’ drug reduces Alzheimer’s decline, study shows Experts say trial provides more evidence that targeting plaque proteins in brain can slow the disease’s progression. Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023
What the papers say – May 4 The security operation in London is the main focus in the countdown to the coronation. The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
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 · May 4, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
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) · May 3, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
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 · May 3, 2023
Daily Record · May 2, 2023 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.
Liverpool Echo · May 2, 2023 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
Wales Online · May 2, 2023 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 · May 2, 2023 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 · May 1, 2023 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 · May 1, 2023 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.
Glasgow Live · May 1, 2023 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 · May 1, 2023 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 · May 1, 2023 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 · May 1, 2023 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.
Manchester Evening News · Apr 30, 2023 "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