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With more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia — a number projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050 — new Emory University research suggests that higher vitamin D supplement intake may be associated with better cognitive function in adults with an elevated risk of dementia. more
Want to stay strong as you age? Doctor lists 5 supplements that may help

Losing muscle strength is a common part of ageing and can become a major obstacle to maintaining fitness and independence later in life. A US-based doctor has highlighted five supplements ...

'Exponential' Ebola spread in DR Congo: UN urges immediate action

As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing fun ...

Mpox Outbreak In Guinea-Bissau: 16 children under 4 among suspected cases, says study

Children, who are particularly vulnerable to the disease, account for half of the 46 suspected mpox cases identified in Guinea-Bissau – with 16 of them under the age of four.

Think your heart is healthy? Doctor reveals 5 habits you should quit now

Certain everyday habits can negatively affect heart health over the long term. While their impact may not be immediately noticeable, they can gradually increase the risk of cardiovascular ...

Flying could be riskier than you think: Study shows pilots, flight attendants face highest radiation-linked cancer deaths

Flight attendants and pilots have the highest and second-highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths among more than 500 occupations in the United States, according to a new st ...

Is your diet putting you at risk? Study links ultra-processed foods to prostate cancer

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) account for nearly 60% of adults’ and 70% of children’s energy intake in the United States, a recent study has unveiled.

Does coffee consumption change your metabolic health and sex hormones? Study gives answer

Coffee is one of the world's most widely consumed beverages, and previous research has linked its consumption to a lower risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular ...

Over 1,900 dead: WHO reveals alarming reason Ebola is spreading in DR Congo

More than 1,900 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak – and most of them never made it to a treatment centre. Between 60 and 70 per cent of d ...