by admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Philip McMillan, John McMillan A groundbreaking study by Mass General Brigham has revealed a surprising trend: occupations requiring extensive spatial navigation, such as taxi and ambulance driving, are associated with lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease...
by admin | Dec 20, 2024 | COVID-19, Disease, STORM
Dr. Philip McMillan, John McMillan In early December 2024, alarm bells rang through the global health community as reports emerged from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) about a mysterious illness exploding through a densely populated urban area. The disease,...
by John McMillan | Dec 13, 2024 | Aging, Ethics
Dominic Wilkinson, University of Oxford Following the second reading (and parliamentary support) of Labour MP Kim Leadbetter’s terminally ill adults (end of life) bill on November 29, much of the public debate in England and Wales will now shift to questions around...
by John McMillan | Dec 13, 2024 | Disease, Virology
Libby Richards, Purdue University You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t...
by John McMillan | Dec 13, 2024 | Health, Weight Loss
Jack McNamara, University of East London Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits – lowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, stroke and several cancers. And...
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