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VIAGRA could help prevent dementia, new research suggests.A study by the University of Oxford found that the drug, also called sildenafil, enhances the function of brain blood vessels in patients at increased risk of the condition.2A new study suggests Viagra could help prevent dementia in some peopleCredit: AlamyExperts say the research may have the potential to transform the treatment and prevention of vascular dementia – caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, which currently lacks specific therapies.Dr Alastair Webb, associate professor at the Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia at Oxford, said: “This is the first trial…

ONLY a true bookworm can spot a hidden ladder in this latest brainteaser in only nine seconds.If you go through books fast, you might have the eyesight and the wit to solve this challenging puzzle.8Can you spot a ladder hidden somewhere in this image?Credit: Jagran JoshThe latest illusion features a library scene with shelves stacked to the brim with books, children eagerly listening to a story, others working at a computer or picking up a book to read.Amongst this bliss, there is a ladder hiding somewhere in plain sight.You need a 20/20 vision and an IQ of a genius to…

MELATONIN could stop your eyesight from deteriorating as you age, scientists say.The tablets are commonly prescribed to help with sleep problems, particularly insomnia. 1Taking melatonin was linked to lower risk of age-related macular degenerationCredit: GettyBut scientists say the supplements may also improve your chances of maintaining your eyesight as you get older, as it could lower your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).AMD is a common condition that causes blurring or distortion in the middle part of your vision, usually striking people in their 50s and 60s.It doesn’t cause total blindness, but it can make activities like reading, watching…

THIS is the dramatic moment a Ukrainian drone destroys Russia’s “indestructible” turtle tank in the latest blow to Putin’s failing forces.Footage shows the sturdy military vehicle suddenly blowing up in flames after its crew left the hatch wide open in a fatal mistake.5The Russian ‘turtle tanker’ moments before it was completely annihilatedCredit: X/@DefenceU5Vlad’s military vehicle was engulfed in bright yellow flames after being hit by a Ukrainian droneCredit: X/@DefenceU5The tank was reduced to debris and melted metalCredit: X/@DefenceUThe drone is seen in the daylight mission smoothly descending until it enters Mad Vlad’s tanker, hitting it with pinpoint accuracy.Bright orange flames…

THE loving parents of two young girls died from cancer just seven days apart.Nigel Joyce was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumour two years ago and passed away on May 31.2Nigel Joyce and his wife Marjan died from cancer within seven days of each otherCredit: Give a little2Marjan had breast cancer which had spread to her brain, while Nigel had a brain tumourCredit: GivealittleHis wife Marjan died on June 6 with triple negative breast cancer, which had spread to her brain. They are survived by two daughters, aged four and eight. Family friend Angela Hawkins said: “Marjan and Nigel will…

HORRIFYING footage captured the moment a missing woman was found inside a giant python’s belly after being eaten alive by the deadly serpent. Locals were forced cut open the python’s stomach to find Farida, 50, who disappeared two days ago while she was on her way to a local market near her home in, Indonesia.4A mammoth 20ft long python was found with a large bulge in its stomachCredit: ViralPress4Devastated locals sliced through the thick skin of the snake with a machete. only to find the woman’s body insideCredit: ViralPress4Farida was removed from the snake’s belly covered in slimeCredit: ViralPressFarida’s husband…

HAVE you ever taken a runaway poop?Elusive excretions, or whatever you call them, don’t leave a trace on the loo paper or down the toilet bowl. 2Your misplaced urge to poop is likely a sign you’re suffering from run-of-the-mill constipationEven when you could have sworn you passed a stool, there is no sign of it anywhere – almost like a ghost.Over the last few months, the strange phenomenon has gone viral on social media platforms as TikTok, with users sharing their bizarre bowel movement experiences.While “ghost poop” isn’t a term you’ll find on the NHS website – or any medical site for that…

VLADIMIR Putin’s secret daughters have made a very rare public appearance with some speculating it could be part of a Kremlin plan to set up life after the tyrant.The pair were seen at a crunch forum this week to allegedly get them to rub shoulders with Russia’s elites.8Putin’s daughter Katerina Tikhonova, 37, made a very rare public appearance at a crunch forum in RussiaCredit: East2West8Her sister Maria Vorontsova, 39, was also at the event in a move that some have speculated could be part of a plan to set up life in Russia after the tyrant is goneCredit: Alamy8Putin with…

TREATING childhood cancer with medicine tailored to individual patients could halve the risk of it growing or spreading, a study found.It suggests kids with highly aggressive cancers are much more likely to be cured with new precision medications.1Childhood cancer is rare with about 1,900 cases per year in the UK (stock image)Credit: GettyPersonalised medicine is thought by many to be the future of cancer care but it is expensive and in its relatively early stages.The NHS in England has committed to offering all children with cancer personalised medicine, and now screens the DNA of every youngster who gets a diagnosis…

ISRAEL has rescued Noa Argamani and three other hostages who were snatched by sick Hamas terrorists from the Nova music festival on October 7.Noa, 25, along with Almog Meir 21, Andrey Kozlov 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 40 were brutally kidnapped during the massacre as they pleaded for their lives.8The moment hostage Noa was freed and reunited with her family after spending eight months in captivity8Noa was abducted from a music festival by Hamas terrorists8Hamas militants dragged Noa Argamani away on a motorcycle as she pleaded for her life8Noa enjoying a chilled bottle of Coke with her fatrher as she is…