Dementia rates are leveling out in the United Kingdom (UK) according to a new study, which also argues that an "explosion" of Alzheimer's disease is baseless. The former mental illness' rates among British adults at least 65 years old dropped by over one-fifth in 2011 compared to projections made a few decades earlier, and resemble the statistical trend throughout Europe.
More than a thousand people queued up outside of the Bugis+ shopping mall yesterday, August 22, with each “sneakerhead” hoping to get the chance to score a pair of limited edition Kanye West trainers.
Many past studies have revealed that being single often results in unhappiness and loneliness, while having a spouse or lover causes fulfillment. However, researchers have recently discovered that people not in a romantic relationship can also have happy and satisfying lives, by avoiding potential conflicts and disagreements.
Wenzhounese is believed to be the most difficult dialect to understand in China. Used chiefly in Wenzhou in Zhejiang Province, it got featured in “Blindspot,” an American TV series.
Intel and an Oregon cancer institute launched a pilot network this week that will give healthcare facilities the ability to share DNA and genomic data. This cloud computing technology could result in the creation of personalized cancer treatments that cut medical research time from months to hours, and lower fatality rates.
The first-ever TV commercial for medical marijuana, which was about an upcoming conference in Portland, Oregon on the industry, was scheduled and then canceled on August 18, Tuesday. The television station dropped the pot ad, which was linked to the founder of the cannabis organization that helped get recreational marijuana legalized in the state, due its would-be "historic" airing.
Scientists have developed a lightweight light-emitting diode (LED) device that wirelessly stimulates nerves in mouse brains, in order to map its functions. They used a peppercorn-size glowing gadget weighing 20 to 50 milligrams to activate neurons in the rodents' CPUs, spinal cord, or limbs; and green algae to make the brains responsive to the LED.
International leisure travelers have distinct tastes when it comes to attractions like theme parks or exhibitions. In China and the United Kingdom, two recently constructed attractions have gotten big visitor attention.
Consuming just one or two alcoholic drinks every day can increase a person's risk of some types of cancer, a new study discovered. Researchers learned that drinking ranging from light to moderate is linked to a higher chance of many types of cancers in male smokers, and breast cancer in women.
A recent study has revealed that employees who sit at their desks for long hours are at an added risk of coming in for a stroke. The study has emphasized that longer the hours, higher the risks that individuals run of being prone to strokes.
Robin Lung works on “Finding Kukan,” a documentary that details her account of encountering Li Ling-Ai and discovering the lost 1941 wartime documentary, “Kukan.” Lung is trying to finish it by Dec. 2015.
With its scenic views and rich cultural heritage, Lijiang is becoming a popular destination for tourists. Whether in search of adventure or relaxation, visitors have something for them in Lijiang.
Drones may have an adverse effect on wild bears, causing their heart rates to spike, researchers have found out.
Regulatory approval was given by the United States' Food and Drug Administration on August 18, Tuesday to the first prescription drug to boost a woman's sex drive. It is often referred to as "female Viagra," and is the first medication to boost a person's sex drive. The authorization was due in part to a public campaign that accused the FDA of gender bias for not addressing women's sexual needs.
The latest innovation to cost effectively purify water has come in the form of a book and is proving successful in its first trials.
