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Understanding hormones and Alzheimer's risk in women: 8 effective lifestyle strategies for prevention

A degenerative brain disease that mostly affects older persons is Alzheimer's disease. Hormonal changes, particularly those associated with menopause, may increase Alzheimer's risk in women. Estrogen, which declines during menopause, has neuroprotective effects. Inflammation and changes in brain chemistry due to hormonal fluctuations might also play a role.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2024

How one health concern could predict Alzheimer’s disease decades before first symptoms occur

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans and is one of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

‘I was in denial about it’: actor Matt McGorry on having long Covid

Orange Is the New Black and How to Get Away With Murder star speaks about the disease and another way of looking at health

The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2024

William sends message of hope to Kevin Sinfield for gruelling challenge in Rob Burrow’s memory

The Prince of Wales sent a selfie video message to Kevin Sinfield as the former Leeds Rhinos player embarked on his latest fundraising challenge to raise awareness for motor neurone disease (MND) following Rob Burrow’s death.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?

Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

World AIDS Day 2024: Are AIDS and HIV the same? Know key differences

World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on December 1 to raise awareness around HIV and AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), a deadly disease that is an advanced form of immune deficiency caused by HIV. People often use the terms HIV and AIDS interchangeably, but they are not the same. HIV…

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2024

‘He is one of us!’: US anti-vaxxers rejoice at nomination of David Weldon for CDC

The move comes as US faces increased threats from bird flu, mpox, measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases

The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2024

Endometriosis drug cheaper for first time in 30 years

The federal government announced a plan to subsidise a treatment for the disease as part of a broader initiative to address the unnecessary suffering.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

Bark detective: dog trained to sniff out UK tree disease

Six-year-old spanador called Ivor taught to identify tree fungal-like organism killing trees and shrubs around UK

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

This morning symptom in men can be a silent indicator of heart blockage

Did you know that before a serious illness develops, our bodies give us small clues about how we are doing? The lack of morning penile erections in men may be one such indication. Often called "morning wood," this physiological reaction is more than just a sign of a healthy sexual…

The Times of India · Nov 30, 2024