Though this genetic form of Alzheimer's only affects around 1% of the population, it provides useful information on how the disease progresses. Atthapon Raksthaput/ Shutterstock Though Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 55 million people worldwide, there’s still no cure for the condition – and treatment options are limited. While recentContinue Reading
SPANISH holidaymakers have been advised to wear face masks indoors in venues in Andalusia. Andalusia, a popular region with British holidaymakers, has recommended mask wearing inside, as Covid cases rise in the country. Getty Spanish holidaymakers have been advised to wear face masks indoors in venues in Andalusia[/caption] The governmentContinue Reading
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But just how risky often depends on the destination — and how you define the risks. Safest cities: people’s perceptions A report published by the U.K.-based insurance company William Russell ranked the “safest citiesContinue Reading
McKee spent close to 1,500 hours running to complete his challenge. i am adventure/ Shutterstock For many runners, a marathon is a lifetime achievement. But a British man named Gary McKee took marathon running to another level by running one a day for 365 days in 2022 to raise moneyContinue Reading
Passengers prepare to enter Shenzhen through the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point on the first day of the resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and mainland China on Jan. 8, 2023, in Hong Kong. Li Zhihua | China News Service | Getty Images Mainland China’s move awayContinue Reading
ONE of the hallmark symptoms of the novel coronavirus has been the loss of taste and/or smell. I too lost my sense of smell when recovering recently from Covid-19 – leaving me unable to smell a thing for several days. Sara Alhariri I tried popular methods I found on TikTokContinue Reading
FOTOGRIN/Shutterstock The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has now been around for more than a year. Before omicron became dominant, there had been a quick succession of named variants of concern – from alpha, to beta, to gamma, to delta. But now it seems as thoughContinue Reading
Christina Paliy/Shutterstock “What’s the difference between a bar and clitoris? Most men have no trouble finding a bar.” In the world of humour, the clitoris remains a mystery: supposedly small, and so inevitably difficult to locate. “Which dinosaur will never be discovered? The Clitaurus.” It sometimes seems medical science hasContinue Reading
Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s favourite Christmas dinner vegetable. But if you’re not a convert, perhaps these health benefits will convince you to give them a second chance. Sprouts belong to the wholesome familyContinue Reading
Gilnature | Istock | Getty Images The Covid omicron XBB.1.5 variant is rapidly becoming dominant in the U.S. because it is highly immune evasive and appears more effective at binding to cells than related subvariants, scientists say. XBB.1.5 now represents about 41% of new cases nationwide in the U.S., nearlyContinue Reading
