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A simple blood test can tell which patients will develop devastating motor neurone disease a decade before symptoms appear, a groundbreaking study has revealed.  Neurology experts at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine believe they can spot the neurodegenerative disorder by looking at specific proteins in blood samples.  Professor Alexander Pantelyat, study investigator, said: ‘We had always assumed that …

Emma Heming Willis says she mistook Bruce Willis’ early dementia symptoms for marital issues. “Conversations weren’t really aligning anymore, and our relationship started to shift,” she said. Last month, she revealed she had moved Willis to a one-story home nearby where he has round-the-clock care. Before Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Emma Heming Willis says she mistook his …

1 Weight Gain Kseniya Ovchinnikova//Getty Images After 40, your metabolism tends to slow down about 5% every decade. This makes it harder to lose weight and easier to gain weight—meaning you have to be more intentional about diet and exercise. “As your metabolism changes, your portion size and activity level play a much more significant factor in weight maintenance and …

Chagas Disease, a parasitic infection transmitted by “kissing bugs,” has been confirmed in Southern California, raising significant public health concerns. The disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is spread through the feces of infected triatomine bugs. While early symptoms may be mild or absent, chronic infection can lead to severe complications, including heart failure and digestive issues. …

Being well hydrated matters to our health, but the way you drink water can have a harmful impact on digestion in the long term and exacerbate symptoms of acid reflux, a leading dietician has warned.  Whilst drinking water is undeniably better for you than sipping on cans of Coca-Cola, experts have warned that this simple switch alone is not guaranteed …

Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, a prominent colorectal surgeon at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, recently shared vital advice on bowel cancer in a widely viewed Instagram video. She offers straightforward guidance for anyone concerned about or diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Dr. Zaghiyan stresses the life-saving importance of early screening, particularly colonoscopies, and urges patients to seek second opinions to ensure accurate diagnoses. …

Summary: A team of researchers has developed a simple three-minute brainwave test called Fastball EEG that can detect early signs of memory impairment linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Unlike traditional memory tests, it is passive and requires no active participation, making it more objective and accessible. The study showed Fastball could be successfully used outside clinical settings, including in people’s homes, …

The family of a Florida man who was infected with flesh-eating bacteria have revealed the terrifying symptoms that are putting his life in danger. Ben West, 38, contracted Vibrio vulnificus after he and his family went crabbing and mullet fishing on August 23 under a bridge in Port St. Joe, a town in the Florida panhandle. Cases have been on the rise, …

Ordinarily, I’m a sensible person – at least part-time. A journalist, an asker of questions, a checker of sources. Historically, a big fan of research. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But three years into a debilitating chronic illness, I am willing to try anything to get …

Microplastics can trigger Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice, study shows  The Washington Post Nanoplastics Might Speed Up Brain Decline, Scientists Say  yahoo.com Nanoplastics Linked to Brain Decline in New Alzheimer’s Study  Men’s Journal Scientists issue warning on overlooked factor that could exacerbate Alzheimer’s: ‘Spreads from the top down’  yahoo.com Source link