Pneumonia vaccine may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by up to 40%, study finds – as evidence mounts that shots could boost the immune system to protect the brain Researchers looked at the medical records of more than 5,100 people aged 65 or older They found that receiving the pneumonia vaccine reduces the risk of … Read more
Russia has claimed that US and UK are developing secret space weapons as it dismissed accusations of test-firing an anti-satellite weapon in orbit. Moscow issued its response earlier today after being furiously condemned by the United States Space Command for a ‘concerning’ act that they said had threatened peace in space. The Kremlin called reports … Read more
Not brushing your teeth increases chance of developing mouth and stomach cancer, 20 year study finds Gum disease sufferers have higher risk of stomach and mouth cancer, study says Oral hygiene research in Boston surveyed people over a period of 20 years Gum disease was linked to a 52 per cent increase in chance of … Read more
Eating your fruit and veg dramatically cuts the risk of developing diabetes, a major study has found. And even small increases in intake can make a significant difference. A study by Cambridge University found boosting consumption of fruit and veg by one small daily portion cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes by 25 per cent. … Read more
Showtime developing limited series about life, career and civil rights activism of legendary entertainer Lena Horne By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 05:36 BST, 9 July 2020 | Updated: 05:36 BST, 9 July 2020 Her life spanned almost the entire 20th century and her career in showbiz spanned seven decades. And now Lena Horne is … Read more
Obese over-50s face dementia timebomb: Weight issues increase chances of developing the disease by more than 30%, research suggests The risk was highest of all in women with abdominal obesity, a study showed Two in three adults and one in three children are now overweight or obese Researchers say healthier lifestyles could reduce the burden … Read more
A South Dakota biopharmaceutical company is developing an antibody treatment for the novel coronavirus using cow’s blood. SAb Biotherapeutics, based in Sioux Falls, has genetically engineered the traditional farm animal to give them immune cells from humans. In turn, the cows produce antibodies against COVID-19, which is turned into a drug currently named SAB-185. The … Read more
The world was disappointed to hear the news of NASA and SpaceX aborting the Falcon 9 launch Wednesday, but a new star emerged from the sadness that day – SpaceX’s unique spacesuits. Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley emerged from Kennedy crew quarters donning sleek white suits that appeared to be a mashup of a tuxedo … Read more
Having a faulty gene linked to dementia may double the risk of becoming severely-ill with the coronavirus, a study has claimed. Experts found carriers of the APOE e4 gene were more likely to have a severe case of Covid-19, than those with a more common variant. The same faulty gene is already known to increase … Read more
Google is developing a ‘smart’ hoodie drawstring that lets you control the music on your phone by twisting and tapping the cord The wearable cord is made up of intertwining conductive and insulating fibres Conductive fibres let it to perform complex capacitive sensing when handled This allows it to distinguish gestures including flicking, sliding and grabbing Wearers … Read more