Air pollution may be linked to dementia risk
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Air pollution may be linked to dementia risk

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: http://www.itv.com/news/2018-09-18/air-pollution-may-be-linked-to-dementia-risk/ By ITV News Air pollution may be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia, research suggests. A London-based study, published in journal BMJ Open, found an association between the neurodegenerative condition and exposure to nitrogen dioxide and microscopic particles known as PM2.5. Alzheimer’s Research UK described it is a…

Prostate cancer breakthrough as UK team develops more accurate test
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Prostate cancer breakthrough as UK team develops more accurate test

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/22/prostate-cancer-ultrasound-diagnosis-test By Robin McKie Science editor Ultrasound technique overcomes problems with current methods to diagnose the most common cancer in men Scientists have announced the development of a highly accurate and reliable technique for diagnosing prostate cancer. The Dundee University-based team say they have used an ultrasound process called shear wave elastography (SWE)…

Biometric wristbands could help those with autism

Biometric wristbands could help those with autism

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/biometric-wristbands-could-help-those-with-autism-11302172 By Frazer Maude, Sky News Reporter If a person’s triggers can be identified and avoided, it could mean less stress and fewer serious episodes, researchers say. A biometric wristband designed to predict epileptic seizures may soon be helping people with severe autism. David Adamson, a resident at Raby Hall in the…

Alzheimer’s drug reduces psychosis symptoms without side effects
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Alzheimer’s drug reduces psychosis symptoms without side effects

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/alzheimers-drug-reduces-psychosis-symptoms-without-side-effects-11249735 By: Sky news Researchers say the antipsychotic alleviates some of the most “terrifying” symptoms of the condition. A new drug has been found to relieve some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Pimavanserin is an antipsychotic which alleviates symptoms such as paranoia or delusions and works by blocking a…

Increased stress at work linked to higher risk of diabetes

Increased stress at work linked to higher risk of diabetes

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-stress-diabetes/increased-stress-at-work-linked-to-higher-risk-of-diabetes-idUSKBN1F02VW By Lisa Rapaport Researchers examined data on 3,730 petroleum industry workers in China. At the start of the study, none of the workers had diabetes. After 12 years of follow-up, workers who experienced increasing stressful tasks on the job were 57 percent more likely to develop diabetes, the study team…