Sackings over Afghan 'child rape' Jul 29, 2008
An interior ministry official, who would not be named, told the BBC the security officials "have been dismissed for their negligence and failures in their jobs. The ministry of interior will not tolerate any such incidents at any level.'' Correspondents say that in many areas of northern Afghanistan victims of rape have little chance of getting justice. Bookmark with: FEATURES AND ANALYSIS BACKGROUND HAVE YOUR SAY VIDEO AND AUDIO IN DEPTH RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Bribe or be stuck Jul 29, 2008
Corruption is everywhere," he says while waiting outside a customs checkpoint on the outskirts of Jalalabad. My journey with Younas on the 74-km Torkham-Jalalabad highway took three hours and 45 minutes. We stop for lunch at a Jalalabad restaurant. Younas is soaked in sweat and visibly tired. "Corruption in Afghanistan is like Aids - if our government doesn't punish corrupt officials, we will all die," he says, before we say our farewells. Bookmark with: FEATURES AND ANALYSIS BACKGROUND HAVE... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Author McCarthy scoops book prize Jul 29, 2008
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McEwan named on Booker shortlist Jul 29, 2008
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Italian TV bins reality shows Jul 29, 2008
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SA affirmative action Jul 29, 2008
" Bookmark with: SOUTH AFRICA ATTACKS ON FOREIGNERS LEADERSHIP BATTLE BACKGROUND HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Dog in court for breaching peace Statins 'may cut dementia risk' 'Six held' over honeymoon killing Dyslexic student's exams battle Russia ventures into deepest lake READ Russia ventures into deepest lake Bush approves soldier's execution Singer Amy Winehouse in hospital Australia abandons asylum policy... (BBC News -- Africa)
Cycling cash allegations denied Jul 29, 2008
" The BBC investigation was based on documents it had been given. They suggested that $3m (1.5m) was paid by keirin organisers to the UCI in the 1990s. The payments began just two months after the keirin was accepted into the Olympics. Written on UCI letterhead, one of the contracts states that the Japanese agree to support UCI projects in "material terms", in consideration of "the excellent relationship the UCI has with representatives of the Olympic movement". In the keirin event, riders are... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
New System Detects Dementia Risk Among Highly Educated Older Adults Jul 16, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 16, 2008) A different cutoff point on an existing mental function assessment may more effectively assess the risk of dementia in highly educated older adults, according to a new article. The most commonly administered screening test of cognitive (thinking, learning and memory) function is known as the mini-mental state examination (MMSE), according to background information in the article. (Science Daily)
High BP in middle-age 'ups dementia risk six-fold' Jul 13, 2008
High BP in middle-age 'ups dementia risk six-fold. London (PTI): It's better that you control your blood pressure in the 40s, for researchers have found evidence that people suffering from hypertension in middle-age are six times more likely to develop dementia. (Hindu)
Tofu 'may raise dementia risk' Jul 6, 2008
Tofu 'may raise dementia risk ... Professor Hogervorst said the beneficial effect of tempe might be related to the fact that it contains high levels of the vitamin folate, which is known to reduce dementia risk. (Hindu)
'Good' cholesterol dementia risk Jul 2, 2008
Good' cholesterol dementia risk ... " She said that doctors should be encouraged to monitor HDL levels in order to predict dementia risk. However, an editorial in the same journal, Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, by Dr Anatol Kontush and Dr John Chapman, from INSERM and the Universite Pierre and Marie Curie in Paris, said that the study did not prove that low HDL could cause memory loss, or high HDL protect against it. "Unfortunate results in large interventional trials with... (BBC News -- Health)
Low Levels Of Good Cholesterol Linked To Memory Loss, Dementia Risk Jul 2, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) Low levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) -- the "good" cholesterol -- in middle age may increase the risk of memory loss and lead to dementia later in life, researchers reported in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology: Journal of the American Heart Association. Observing 3,673 participants (26. (Science Daily)
Study links low IQ to vascular dementia risk Jun 26, 2008
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Health: Statins - The miracle drug that protects your heart May 31, 2008
(4) Cutting dementia risk - Statins may help to keep your brain healthy by reducing plaque build-up in the blood vessels associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's. STATINS: THE LOWDOWN 7 out of 10 people over 45 have high cholesterol and would benefit from being on statins. (Mirror.co.uk)
Silent heart attack boosts dementia risk May 29, 2008
Silent heart attack boosts dementia risk - Heart health- msnbc ... Silent heart attack boosts dementia risk ... There were no associations between dementia risk and unrecognized heart attacks in women, or among men and women with recognized heart attacks. (MSNBC -- Health)
Obesity Can Increase Dementia Risk By Up To 80 Percent, Study Suggests May 8, 2008
Being underweight increases the general dementia risk by 36 percent. But researchers who carried out an international review of research since 1995 found no elevated risk in people who were normal or overweight. (Science Daily)
Painkiller may cut dementia risk May 7, 2008
Page last updated at 23:01 GMT, Monday, 5 May 2008 00:01 UK. Ibuprofen was the most commonly used painkiller in the study. (BBC News -- Health)
Shorter Arms, Legs Tied to Greater Dementia Risk May 7, 2008
Huang and her team decided to investigate the relationship between limb length and dementia risk because the portion of the brain that bears the brunt of Alzheimer's disease develops just as the limbs are growing most rapidly ... For men, knee height wasn't related to dementia or Alzheimer's risk, but dementia risk fell by 6 percent for every additional inch in arm span ... Studies in elderly South Korean people linked shorter arms and legs to greater dementia risk, Huang noted, adding that it... (MEDLINEplus)
Bush defends Syria reactor claim May 6, 2008
Page last updated at 17:11 GMT, Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:11 UK. The US said Syria's reactor was similar to a North Korean one. (Yahoo News -- North Korea)
Iran claiming victory despite sanctions May 6, 2008
" US assessment Certainly a great deal of pressure on Iran was removed when a US National Intelligence Estimate concluded in December 2007 that Iran probably did not have an active nuclear weapons programme. This ended talk of an American military strike, though Israel remains unconvinced by the NIE assessment. Iran can probably go on defying the UN for as long as it wants. However, in the long run, it remains unclear as to what Iran can do with its "victory". It might strengthen the current... (Yahoo News -- Iran)
Iran 'installing new centrifuges' May 6, 2008
" US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice appealed to Tehran to halt enrichment. "Iran faces continued isolation in the international community because it will not take a reasonable offer from the international community to have another way," she said. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner suggested sanctions on Iran could be "reinforced". Last month, the UN Security Council approved a third round of sanctions against Iran. But Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov instead suggested a new... (Yahoo News -- Iran)
Plate aids diabetes weight loss May 6, 2008
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British actors dominate TV Globes May 6, 2008
" Other British successes at the Los Angeles ceremony included Sacha Baron Cohen, named best actor in a film musical or comedy for Borat. Screenwriter Peter Morgan collected the best screenplay award for The Queen. Babel was named best film drama, and Dreamgirls best musical or comedy movie, while Martin Scorsese won the best director honour for The Departed. FILM AWARDS 2007 ACADEMY AWARDS NEWS OSCARS SPOTLIGHT OTHER AWARDS NEWS HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
EU treaty 'in Britain's interest' May 6, 2008
" Bookmark with: VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS LATEST NEWS THE UK AND EUROPE FEATURES LISBON TREATY RELATED BBC LINKS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED Breastfeeding 'helps to boost IQ' Free satellite TV service begins Painkiller may cut dementia risk Genes 'up Indians' obesity risk' Violinist plays for taxi driver MOST READ Burma's cyclone death toll soars Violinist plays for taxi driver Last big primaries for Democrats Giant... (Yahoo News -- European Union)
'Human-animal' embryo green light May 6, 2008
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Job Characteristics May Be Linked to Dementia Risk May 2, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High-complexity jobs that primarily involve work with people or things are associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia, a Canadian study suggests. (MEDLINEplus)
Depression Is A Risk Factor Rather Than Early Sign Of Alzheimer's Disease, Study Suggests Apr 11, 2008
10, 2008) A new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center supports the idea that depression is truly a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease rather than a subtle early sign of its underlying pathology. The study found no evidence of an increase in depressive symptoms during the prodromal phase before the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. (Science Daily)
Significant dementia risk attributable to small blood vessel damage Apr 7, 2008
While some results were unsurprising, such as showing that changes due to Alzheimers disease or the formation of Lewy bodies (structures indicative of a degenerative disease known as Lewy Body Dementia) accounted for significant dementia risk, the researchers also found that about 33% of dementia risk was associated with brain damage from small vessel disease. This small vessel damage is the cumulative effect of multiple tiny strokes caused by hypertension and diabetes, strokes so small that... (EurekAlert!)
Wine Drinking May Cut Women's Dementia Risk Apr 5, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who drink wine are less likely to develop dementia over time than their teetotaling peers, while drinking hard liquor may actually boost dementia risk, Swedish researchers report. "There may be components in wine besides (alcohol) that protect against dementia," Dr. Lauren Lissner of Goteborg University, the study's senior author, told Reuters Health via e-mail. (MEDLINEplus)
Abdominal Fat Boosts Dementia Risk Mar 28, 2008
Potbellies in midlife may flood brain with toxic substances, researcher says. Wednesday, March 26, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Study: Big belly could carry bigger... Mar 28, 2008
Study: Big belly could carry bigger dementia risk - CNN.com. health. (CNN -- Law)
Middle-aged with middle fat? Dementia risk increases Mar 27, 2008
Dementia risk increases - USATODAY.com ... Dementia risk increases. (USA Today -- News)
Big Belly Boosts Dementia Risk Mar 27, 2008
26, 2008 By Article Tools. (NEW YORK) Having a big belly in your 40s can boost your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease or other dementia decades later, a new study suggests. (Time.com)
Vitamin E and C Do Not Reduce Dementia Risk Mar 18, 2008
As mentioned, the researchers observed no relationship between vitamin supplements and dementia risk. The current evidence does not support the use of vitamin E or C supplements for the prevention of dementia in older adults, Gray and colleagues conclude. (MEDLINEplus)
Most want to predict dementia risk Feb 19, 2008
February 18, 2008 12:55am. ALMOST three out of four Australians say they would take a test to predict their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease if one was available, research shows. (NEWS.com.au)
Folate Deficiency Linked to Dementia Risk in Older People Feb 8, 2008
Personalize Your Medical News. PUTTING BREAKING MEDICAL NEWS INTO PRACTICE Friday, February 08, 2008. (MedPage Today)
Folate Deficiency Associated With Tripling Of Dementia Risk, Study Shows Feb 6, 2008
5, 2008) Folate deficiency is associated with a tripling in the risk of developing dementia among elderly people, suggests research published ahead of print in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. The researchers tracked the development of dementia in 518 people over two years from 2001 to 2003. (Science Daily)
Bush presents $3 trillion budget Feb 5, 2008
" Mr Bush said his proposal would cut "wasteful or bloated" spending and also urged Congress to make his tax cuts permanent. The defence department's budget is set to increase by 7.5% and the Department of Homeland Security's by 11%. Mr Bush has also asked for additional funds to combat illegal immigration, proposing a 17% increase for customs and immigration enforcement and to help meet the costs of a fence on the border with Mexico. However, much of the rest of the government faces a spending... (BBC News -- Americas)
Home from homeImmigrants pass on tips to newcomers settling in the UK Feb 5, 2008
" Bookmark with: KEY STORIES BACKGROUND AND FEATURES MOST E-MAILED In pictures: Royal Mail dog stamps High heels 'may improve sex life' Folic acid 'dementia risk link' US bars backdoor pop-up adverts Massive church closures in Boston MOST READ Prince Andrew rebukes US on Iraq India's booming kidney racket US voters set for Super Tuesday High heels 'may improve sex life' Catholic nuns and monks decline FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS MMVIII. (BBC News -- UK)
UK plans migrant advice packs Feb 5, 2008
" Vin, Stratford I find the idea quite patronising and would actually feel insulted if on arrival in this country I got handed an 'information pack' telling me that in this country it is frowned upon to spit on the pavement or play loud music and that it might be a good idea to find myself a job. These things should go without saying and suggesting that just because I'm foreign I have to be told about things like that is just rude. With regards to not touching people without permission, this... (BBC News -- Europe)
Folate Deficiency Triples Dementia Risk Feb 5, 2008
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Gene Mutation Plus Stroke Increase Dementia Risk Jan 15, 2008
Dr. Y. P. Jin, from the University of Western Ontario, London, and colleagues assessed the joint effect of stroke and APOE4 on dementia risk by analyzing data from 949 subjects who participated in phase 1 of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging (CSHA) and 1,413 who participated in phase 2 ... Compared with those without either risk factor, the dementia risk for those with stroke alone was 33 percent higher and for those with APOE4 alone, the dementia risk was increased by two-fold ... 5-times... (MEDLINEplus)
Temporary Amnesia, Confusion Raise Stroke, Dementia Risk Dec 27, 2007
Dutch study suggests these lapses need to be taken more seriously. By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter. (Health-Finder)
Healthy diet 'cuts dementia risk' Nov 15, 2007
Healthy diet 'cuts dementia risk. A great combination. (BBC News)
Fish, Fruit And Veggies May Lower Dementia Risk Nov 14, 2007
Conversely, the researchers found an elevated dementia risk among people with diets high in omega-6 fatty acids -- polyunsaturated fats found in meat, eggs and a variety of cooking oils, such as safflower, corn and soybean oils ... "We showed that both fruits and vegetables, on the one hand, and fish consumption, on the other hand, had an independent protective effect (on) dementia risk," Barberger-Gateau explained to Reuters Health ... While both fish intake and overall omega-3 intake, along... (MEDLINEplus)
McEwan named on Booker shortlist Nov 13, 2007
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Fantasy author Jordan dies at 58 Nov 13, 2007
Healthy diet 'cuts dementia risk. Delay' in ADHD children's brains. (Yahoo News -- Literature and Authors)
UN troops 'traded gold for guns' Nov 13, 2007
" He says that the investigation into gold trading has yet to be completed. A UN official connected with the inquiry told the BBC there seems to have been a plan to bury it, to avoid alienating Pakistan - the largest contributor of troops to the UN. The UN in New York has refused to explain what took place or why, nearly two years after the allegations first surfaced, the Congolese people have no idea what action - if any - has been taken to discipline the Pakistani soldiers concerned.... (Yahoo News -- DR Congo)
British actors dominate TV Globes Nov 13, 2007
" Other British successes at the Los Angeles ceremony included Sacha Baron Cohen, named best actor in a film musical or comedy for Borat. Screenwriter Peter Morgan collected the best screenplay award for The Queen. Babel was named best film drama, and Dreamgirls best musical or comedy movie, while Martin Scorsese won the best director honour for The Departed. FILM AWARDS 2007 ACADEMY AWARDS NEWS OSCARS SPOTLIGHT OTHER AWARDS NEWS HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
EU treaty 'in Britain's interest' Nov 13, 2007
" Bookmark with: VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS LISBON TREATY UK REFERENDUM DEBATE FEATURES OTHER NEWS RELATED BBC LINKS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED Cat's daily routine baffles owner Healthy diet 'cuts dementia risk' Man hurt using gun to change tyre Suffolk bird flu is H5N1 strain Childminder jailed for baby death MOST READ Viewpoint: Media freedom dented Day in pictures Cat's daily routine baffles owner Hidden costs 'raise US... (Yahoo News -- European Union)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 13, 2007
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Tooth Troubles Could Raise Dementia Risk Oct 19, 2007
Fewer teeth in old age linked to mental woes, study finds. (SOURCE: University of Kentucky, news release, Oct. 9, 2007). (Health-Finder)
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Oct 13, 2007
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Pre-birth apples 'benefit babies' Oct 13, 2007
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Punctilious Nazi archive of death Oct 13, 2007
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Family dementia risk seen with Parkinson's disease Oct 9, 2007
CURRENT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS. October 09, 2007 SIDEBAR October 08, 2007. (Scientific American)
More Evidence Ties Education to Lower Dementia Risk Oct 3, 2007
The findings, reported in the journal Neurology, bolster previous evidence linking greater education to a lower dementia risk ... The findings, Ngandu said, can be seen as support for the "brain reserve" hypothesis on dementia risk. (MEDLINEplus)
Dementia Risk Increased among Older Smokers Sep 6, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Over 55 years old and smoke. (MEDLINEplus)
What doses of calcium are best for older bones? Sep 5, 2007
A Dementia risk for women Women whose ovaries are removed before menopause may be at increased risk for dementia, a new study reports. Researchers studied 1,489 women who had one or both ovaries removed, comparing them with a control group of 1,472 with intact ovaries. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Ovary removal before menopause raises dementia risk, study says Aug 30, 2007
Today's Globe Local Politics Opinion Magazine Education NECN Special reports Obituaries. NEW YORK -- Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause run a higher risk of developing dementia or other mental problems later in life -- unless they take estrogen until age 50, a study suggests. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
News in brief Aug 30, 2007
Removal of ovaries 'doubles dementia risk. Women who have one or both ovaries removed before the menopause almost double their risk of developing dementia as they grow older, according to research in the US by the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Maryland. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Ovary Removal May Up Dementia Risk Aug 30, 2007
These estrogen-treated women showed no increase in later dementia risk, compared to women who still had their ovaries. The doubling in risk seen in women who had both ovaries removed but did not have estrogen replacement therapy until at least age 50 has important clinical implications for younger women facing choices about ovary removal and estrogen replacement following surgery, Rocca says. (WebMD)
Acid blockers may up dementia risk in older Blacks Aug 4, 2007
Thomas H. Maugh II Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2007 12:00 AM. Elderly Black people who are chronic users of acid-inhibiting drugs in the family that includes Zantac, Pepcid and Tagamet have 2 1/2 times the normal risk of developing dementia, Indiana researchers reported Friday. (AZCentral -- News)
Eye exam may spot dementia risk Jul 14, 2007
Retinal damage could also point to increased stroke risk, study says. Updated: 7:50 p.m. ET July 13, 2007. (MSNBC -- Health)
The HRT debateMenopausal women suffer after relentless drug health scares Jul 4, 2007
Jury out Protects against/increases dementia risk May prevent colorectal cancer May protect the heart. The study did find that the drug offered protection against osteoporosis - and also appeared to reduce the rate of colorectal cancer. (BBC News -- Health)
