Alzheimer’s link to herpes virus in brain, say scientists
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Alzheimer’s link to herpes virus in brain, say scientists

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jun/21/alzheimers-link-to-herpes-virus-in-brain-say-scientists By Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Research reveals strains of virus more abundant in brains with early stage of disease, though uncertainly whether virus is a trigger or a symptom The presence of viruses in the brain has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease in research that challenges conventional theories about the onset of…

Dementia risk to become part of over NHS Health Check for over 40s
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Dementia risk to become part of over NHS Health Check for over 40s

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This article was taken from: https://www.homecare.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1596903/dementia-risk-nhs-check-40s By Sue Learner GPs and nurses will now be able to advise patients over 40 on how they can reduce their dementia risk, as part of the NHS England Health Check. The health check is recommended every five years for people over the age of 40 and the tests include height,…

NHS at 70: How was the health service created and what were its guiding principles?
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NHS at 70: How was the health service created and what were its guiding principles?

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This was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-70th-anniversary-founding-labour-aneurin-bevan-clement-attlee-welfare-state-british-history-a8407471.html By Joe Sommerlad ‘Spirit of ’45’ saw Clement Attlee’s Labour government implement radical healthcare reform and mastermind a fairer Britain The NHS celebrates its 70th birthday on 5 July. Officially launched with the opening of Park Hospital in Manchester (now Trafford General) by the Labour health secretary, Aneurin Bevan, in 1948, this huge undertaking was designed to bring…

Cases of cancer in elderly to surge by 2035, report says
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Cases of cancer in elderly to surge by 2035, report says

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44548534 By  Alex TherrienHealth reporter, BBC News The number of elderly people in the UK diagnosed each year with cancer is set to rise by 80% in less than 20 years, a report predicts. Cancer Research UK estimates that by 2035 about 234,000 over-75s will get cancer each year – up from…

Could coffee replace insulin injections for diabetics?
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Could coffee replace insulin injections for diabetics?

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jun/19/could-coffee-replace-insulin-injections-for-diabetics By Ian Sample Science editor Scientists have developed an implant which releases diabetes medication when it senses caffeine in the blood The days of the insulin pen may be numbered. According to researchers in Switzerland, the future of diabetes treatment will not be a shot in the arm after a meal, but…