Five reasons why young-onset dementia is often missed

The number of people with young-onset dementia could be even higher than current estimates suggest. AtlasStudio/ Shutterstock Around 57 million people worldwide have dementia. While most cases of dementia are diagnosed in older adults, about 7% of cases occur in people under 65. This number may be even higher asContinue Reading

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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email State-of-the-art robotic systems approved for use on the NHS could transform treatment for thousands of people across England. The technology, givenContinue Reading

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How mobility assistance dogs can improve quality of life in children with cerebral palsy

Young girl hugging labrador dog Children with cerebral palsy often have difficulty walking, which can affect their relationships with peers and overall quality of life. People with visual impairment can experience similar difficulties with balance, spatial awareness and negotiating obstacles. People with visual impairments have reported that their greatest barrierContinue Reading

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Fat in common cooking oils is linked to aggressive breast cancer - but here’s why you shouldn’t panic

BearFotos/Shutterstock There’s now lots of evidence which shows that our own diets and the foods we eat can influence the outcome if we are unlucky enough to suffer from cancer. Scientists are especially interested in how this happens, in particular the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind these associations. This wouldContinue Reading

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