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Beating Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, an organ just below the urethra that is an essential part of the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers do not have an identifiable cause, but doctors have found many factors that raise the risk of developing the disease. Prostate cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer in the world, with 1.27 million cases diagnosed in 2018. Excess Weight  A significant number of people […]

todayApril 11, 2025 17

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Parkinson’s – Is there Help on the Horizon?

Scientists are testing new drug molecules to develop treatments for Parkinson’s. Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, have found that a novel drug molecule may have the ability to fight the development of early-onset Parkinson’s disease in younger people, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.  The new compound is in the family of tetrahydropyrazolo-pyrazine (THPP) compounds developed by Biogen. The most successful such compound, referred to as BIO-2007817, can […]

todayApril 2, 2025 12

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10 Things Most Commonly Missed By Doctors

Most Commonly Missed or Delayed Diagnoses by Medical Condition Derived from 836 relevant cases from patient safety incident reports, malpractice claims, morbidity and mortality rounds (conferences that review patient deaths and complications), and focus group responses. Reported in JAMA Network Open. 1.    Colorectal cancer 2.    Lung cancer 3.    Breast cancer 4.    Myocardial infarction (heart attack) 5.    Prostate cancer 6.    Stroke 7.    Sepsis 8.    Bladder cancer 9.    Pulmonary embolism 10. Brain […]

todayMarch 26, 2025 40

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Social Clubs

About Social Clubs There are 18 of these scattered across the country. They are run by committees of volunteers and charge a small annual membership fee to cover their running costs. Enjoy your retirement and meet with like-minded people in your area. Examples of the services offered by a club: They encourage participation in monthly meetings They provide varied forms of entertainment at these meetings They arrange outings and excursions […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 34

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When to drink Coffee

This article explains when the best time to drink coffee is to maximize its benefits and minimize its side effects. Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. It contains a very popular stimulant called caffeine. Many people reach for a cup of this caffeinated beverage immediately after rising, whereas others believe it’s more beneficial to hold off for a few hours. It is thought that drinking coffee too […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 12

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Deborah Darling on Age and Beauty

Ageing is often seen as something to resist, but Deborah Darling is redefining what it means to grow older with confidence and style. At 53, she stepped into the world of modelling, proving that beauty knows no age. Through fashion, social media, and advocacy, she’s inspiring women to embrace themselves at every stage of life. Today, we’re diving into her journey, her perspective on ageing, and the powerful message she’s […]

todayFebruary 18, 2025 53

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How Menopause Messes With Your Brain

Each year, over one million women in the U.S. go through menopause, which can cause symptoms including hot flashes, weight gain, low or fluctuating libido and sleep problems. But there’s another change that carries even more health implications: an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly two-thirds of those living with Alzheimer’s in the United States are women, a vulnerability that may begin as early as perimenopause, and relates to oestrogen. Lisa Mosconi, director of the Women’s […]

todayFebruary 11, 2025 63

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Six Brain Tumour Symptoms You Should Not Ignore:

Warning signs vary for the rare, but often serious, diagnosis By: Michelle Crouch -  Published February 16, 2022  - Updated January 08, 2024 Roughly 1 million Americans are living with a brain tumour, and nearly 80,000 adults were diagnosed with a primary brain tumour in 2023, according to the National Brain Tumour Society. Each year, 70,000 to 170,000 people are diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) brain tumours, caused by a cancer that started […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025

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