Lifestyle
The reason that alzheimer’s strikes has been uncovered
Experiments in mice show the spread is caused by factors within ageing grey matter - not by how long the protein has been expressed by neurons.
Business Opportunities in St. Kitts and Nevis
The Caribbean paradise of St. Kitts and Nevis ticks all the boxes when planning an idyllic trip abroad, but it also could provide you with the perfect destination to move to full time. As well as offering an enviable lifestyle, the dual-island nation is an ideal landscape for budding entrepreneurs. The country’s already-healthy economy is expected to grow by 3.2% GDP in 2019, and there are plenty of booming industries set to become even more important to its 56,000-strong population....
Who’s Colonial Now?
As Singapore commemorates its Bicentennial, the bestselling Singaporean author and feminist Ovidia Yu reflects on the legacy of British colonialism and questions what, if anything, has changed.
Parkinson’s disease is caused by nerve-killing proteins spreading from the gut into the brain
Tests on mice have shown the proteins spread via the vagus nerve, which runs like an electrical cable from the stomach and small intestine, into the base of the brain.
Neighbour-from-hell jailed for hurling petrol bomb at couple’s home in picturesque village
James Banning, 36, held a grudge against his neighbours after discovering they complained about him
Urine test could revolutionise prostate cancer therapy
It can tell who needs treatment - and when - up to five years earlier than standard clinical methods.
How to Drive a Channel Strategy for Sales Success
Companies enjoy many benefits when they go beyond only offering direct sales. Some of the top ones include gaining a larger market share, expanding their influence, and increasing revenue at the top-line level.
Compound in tomato skins could help fight diabetes
Lycopene helps slow the toxic build-up of glucose in the blood, according to French scientists
Artificial Intelligence set to “revolutionise” personalised cancer treatment plans
Artificial intelligence is set to transform and revolutionise treatment plans for cancer patients, according to one of the world's leading oncologists. Professor Karol Sikora, former chief of the World Health Organization’s Cancer Programme, said that new software developments will ensure that the most suitable radiotherapy treatments match the specific requirements of each individual cancer patient. "We are at an exciting dawn with AI and we are set to see a transformative effect on cancer treatment in the UK. "The technology...