Frankie Davies

Dementia symptoms include seven behavioural changes – what to look for

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Dementia is a syndrome, which is a group of symptoms, related to the progressive decline of the brain. Most common in people over the age of 65, though it can affect anyone of any age. Due to the nature of dementia, the symptom we most commonly think of is memory loss. And as the condition … Read more

Dr Nighat recommends ‘the number one key to living longer’ – not exercise or diet related

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Dr Nighat Arif has revealed “the number one” predictor of health and longevity. Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not diet or exercise-related. Countless research links healthy dietary choices and an active lifestyle to a longer life, however, Dr Nighat explained it’s not the most important factor. In a TikTok video, she said: “It’s not your … Read more

Hair loss on three areas of body could signal syphilis – cases on the rise

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This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sexual health nurse explains the symptoms of syphilis Hair loss can be caused by many factors including genetics, age, stress and medication among others. Although this is not usually something to be overly concerned about, it … Read more

As pandemic unfolded, deaths of older adults in Pennsylvania rose steeply in abuse or neglect cases

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint the last few years, as COVID-19 ravaged the nation, complaints grew and agencies struggled to keep caseworkers on staff. The staggering increase shown in state data — from 120 deaths reported in 2017 to almost … Read more

Woman’s brain tumour symptoms dismissed as menopause side effects

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A woman’s symptoms were initially dismissed by doctors as the menopause, until a scan revealed she was actually living with a brain tumour. Karen Griffiths, 60, started suffering from one-sided pulsatile tinnitus, when a heartbeat is heard in the ear, in 2018. Around the same time, she also began suffering from headaches in the morning, … Read more

Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit

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MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit that she says led to her disfigurement. Kathleen Wilson filed the lawsuit last week in Hennepin County District Court, accusing Dr. Kevin Molldrem of Molldrem Family Dentistry in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, … Read more

E.coli: teen lucky to survive Christmas market visit

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A teenager struck down by E.coli after visiting a Christmas market is “lucky to be alive”. Antonia Hay spent two weeks in intensive care with Shiga toxin-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome (STEC-HUS). She has had multiple operations, including having part of her bowel removed. It is thought she may have contracted the bug at a festive … Read more

Which Work? Who’s Minding the Store?

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Dec. 28, 2023 – The market for dietary supplements – vitamins, minerals, botanicals, herbs, and other products promoted as ways to help you feel better, look better, perform better, sleep better, and stay healthy – is booming, and that boom isn’t done. In 2021, U.S. consumers spent more than $48 billion on supplements; that number … Read more

New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won’t pay

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WASHINGTON — New obesity drugs are showing promising results in helping some people shed pounds but the injections will remain out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare is forbidden to cover such medications. Drugmakers and a wide-ranging and growing bipartisan coalition of lawmakers are gearing up to push for that to change … Read more