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Your nose could detect Alzheimer’s years before memory loss
[ad_1] A fading sense of smell can be one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease even before cognitive impairments manifest. Research by scientists at DZNE and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) sheds new light on this phenomenon, pointing to a significant role for the brain’s immune response, which seems to fatally attack neuronal fibers crucial for […]
Why La Liga clubs are spending less than rivals: Guillem Balague column
[ad_1] Earlier this century Spanish football was in disarray. More than 20 clubs entered bankruptcy proceedings, unpaid wages dominated headlines, and debts to tax and social security authorities ballooned above £595m. In that climate, Spanish clubs were widely seen as toxic investments. The turning point came in 2013 with the introduction of La Liga’s economic […]
A weirdly shaped telescope could finally find Earth 2. 0
[ad_1] The Earth supports the only known life in the universe, all of it depending heavily on the presence of liquid water to facilitate chemical reactions. While single-celled life has existed almost as long as the Earth itself, it took roughly three billion years for multicellular life to form. Human life has existed for less […]
Amid escalating attacks in Gaza, UN rights chief calls on US to withdraw sanctions against Palestinian rights groups
[ad_1] The measures announced on Thursday target Al-Haq group, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) and Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, in relation to their support of the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, following other sanctions imposed by the US Government in June on […]
The next Ozempic: A 4-in-1 breakthrough for lasting weight loss
[ad_1] Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are used by over 15 million adults in the U.S., or 4.5% of the population. Despite their effectiveness, they have drawbacks. Their effect may not last after discontinuing use, and side effects including osteoporosis and muscle loss have raised concerns about long-term harms. They also induce nausea, […]
Great North Run: Eilish McColgan third as Sheila Chepkirui wins women’s race
[ad_1] “It was tough conditions today,” said the 34-year-old. “We had a headwind pretty much the whole race until that final mile, so times were sort of out of the window early doors. “We were a lot slower than we set off last year. There was no rain compared to last year and the crowds […]
The Sun’s hidden particle engines finally exposed
[ad_1] The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the Solar System. It whips up electrons to nearly […]
Italian teenager known as “God’s Influencer” declared the first millennial saint
[ad_1] Millions of young Catholics flock to the small central Italian town of Assisi every year to pay tribute to Carlo Acutis – the Italian teenager informally known as “God’s Influencer.” The 15-year-old computer whiz became the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint on Sunday, giving the next generation of Catholics a relatable role model who […]
Stronger weed, higher risk? Potent THC linked to psychosis and addiction
[ad_1] A systematic review analyzed associations of high-concentration delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products with mental health outcomes. The review found that high-concentration THC products are associated with unfavorable mental health outcomes, particularly for psychosis or schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder (CUD). However, there are limitations to currently available evidence and the researchers call for studies with […]
England’s Jacob Bethell admits he should have played more cricket this summer after lack of Test chances | Cricket News
[ad_1] Jacob Bethell believes he should have played more cricket this summer after finding Test opportunities with England hard to come by. Bethell was only selected for the fifth and final Test of the series against India and scored single figures in both innings of the defeat at The Kia Oval which ensured the series […]