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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Trump administration to deny U.S. visa to fat people, others
The Trump administration is directing U.S. consulates to consider obesity and other health conditions when granting visas.
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.
Reps launch probe into crypto, PoS over fraud, security risks
Lawmakers inaugurated an ad hoc committee to regulate cryptocurrency and PoS operations in Nigeria, citing fraud, money laundering, and security risks.
Jandor: Jonathan risks political disaster if he runs against Tinubu
Jandor warned Goodluck Jonathan against re-contesting in 2027, insisting that President Tinubu’s political strength and ongoing reforms make him unbeatable.
Study: Cannabis users are at fourfold higher risk of diabetes
A large-scale US-European study found cannabis users are nearly four times more likely to develop diabetes, highlighting urgent need for further research and clinical awareness.
New blood test can detect cancer risk a decade in advance
A newly developed blood test can detect HPV-related head and neck cancers up to a decade before symptoms manifest.
Eating breakfast later linked to depression and early death, study finds
A long-term study found that eating breakfast later increases risks of depression, fatigue, health problems, and early death in older adults.
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.
Study links taurine in energy drinks to potential cancer risk
The study found that leukemia cells extract taurine from bone marrow to accelerate malignancy growth.