Researchers find surprising new root of dementia
A major study has found that childhood loneliness is strongly associated with faster cognitive decline and a significantly higher risk of dementia later in life.
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Strokes are on the rise in Africa: why the continent needs its own care guidelines
Stroke care service providers are left without standardised guidance on how to diagnose, treat and support stroke patients.
Psychologist warns of Trump’s “cognitive collapse” and growing dementia signs
A former Johns Hopkins psychologist has warned that President Donald Trump is showing accelerating signs of dementia and poses a growing risk due to his declining cognitive abilities.
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time…expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time…expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast
Wike dismisses heart attack rumours, offers to draft condolence letter
Nyesom Wike has rubbished rumours of a heart attack, calling them politically motivated.
Speculation mounts as images suggest Trump may have suffered stroke
Donald Trump sparked health concerns at a 9/11 memorial service after viewers noticed his face drooping, though supporters dismissed the claims as unfair speculation.
Lost sleep may leave brain toxins that trigger dementia, study finds
Research suggests disrupted sleep may impair the brain’s ability to clear toxins, potentially increasing dementia risk, though scientists say more evidence is needed in humans.
Doctors alarmed as stroke strikes more Nigerians in their 20s and 30s
Medical experts have raised alarm over the increasing prevalence of stroke among young Nigerians, attributing it to poor lifestyle habits, genetic factors, and lack of early screening.
‘We are dying from what we eat’: Doctors alarmed by Nigeria’s salt intake
More young adults in their 30s and 40s are suffering strokes. The culprit: hidden sodium in instant noodles, meat pies, canned foods, and seasoning cubes.
Man dies after accidentally adding detergent to tea instead of milk
An 82-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease died after accidentally ingesting washing detergent, mistaking it for milk, an inquest has confirmed.