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A “BREAKTHROUGH” blood test could predict dementia 15 years before people are diagnosed, a study suggests. Researchers found 11 proteins in the blood could indicate if someone is likely to develop the disease with up to 90 per cent accuracy. 1A blood test could predict dementia 15 years before people are diagnosed, a study suggestsCredit: Getty Experts said the new large-scale study — featuring more than 50,000 Brits — adds to the “growing body of evidence” that blood tests could be used to predict the condition. Professor Jianfeng Feng, of the University of Warwick who led the research, said the…

TWO hostages rescued by Israeli forces were finally reunited with their families today after 128 days in Hamas captivity. IDF spokesperson Colonel Peter Lerner spoke to The Sun about the bold overnight mission carried out by troops on Sunday to set the men free. 8Simon Marman and Louis Har, 61 and 70, hugged their loved ones tightly as they were reunited after 128 days in captivityCredit: Reuters 8Louis receives medical attention in an Israeli hospital todayCredit: Rex 8The site of Israeli and Hamas strikes in Rafah, Gaza, during the rescue operation 8A barefoot Palestinian girl walks through rubble in Rafah…

TO ALL of our dismay, norovirus cases have continued surge in recent weeks, as health officials issue advice on how to avoid catching and spreading the bug. Brits struck by the nasty vomiting bug were urged to stay home from work and not to send kids to school after infections surged by 32 per cent in a fortnight. 1Cases of norovirus surged by 32 per cent in a fortnight in England Cases were 83 per cent higher than is normally expected from January 15 to 28, data from the UK Health Security Agency showed. Though norovirus symptoms don’t last for…

ONLY the most observant people can spot the iguana hidden in the bushes in just 15 seconds. Everyone can see the lovely garden but it takes a seasoned puzzler to find the hidden animal. 8Can you spot the hidden iguana?Credit: BRIGHT SIDE In this latest brain teaser, the iguana is well-camouflaged in an unassuming image of the garden. The green leaves, plants and grass all blend together, making it trickier to spot the animal. It might seem like an easy task but your eyes could easily miss the creature because of all the greenery. This image will leave you scratching…

A MYSTERIOUS virus dubbed ‘Alaskapox’ has claimed it’s first victim. An elderly man living Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula died in late January this year while undergoing treatment in hospital. 5An elderly man living Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula died in January after contracting AlaskapoxCredit: Getty 5The virus causes lesions similar to spider bites – this shows an Alaskapox lesion about 10 days after symptoms startedCredit: Alaska Department of Health 5The elderly patient noticed a red bump in his armpit in September last year – this is about three days after his symptoms startedCredit: Alaska Department of Health 5Eight weeks later he was suffering…

BRIT warship HMS Diamond has returned from her Red Sea mission to thwart Iran-backed rebel attacks with new drone-killing markings. The battle-hardened Royal Navy destroyer is proudly sporting the nine fresh victory marks after defending herself and commercial ships against a wave of Houthi attacks. 10The WW2-style kill markings are being shown off on HMS Diamond’s starboard side 10The mighty Type 45 destroyer has spent months patrolling the hostile waters of the Red Sea where Houthi rebels have been targeting commercial shippingCredit: AP 10HMS Diamond fires her Sea Viper missiles to counter a Houthi drone ambush on January 9Credit: Reuters HMS…

A DAD blamed the ‘intense’ smell in Lush for giving him a splitting headache while buying his wife bath bombs – but it turned out he was having a stroke. Gary Smith says he was buying a gift for his wife last month when he felt overwhelmed by the smell and busyness of the body care giant’s store in Stone, Kent. 6Gary Smith, 52, blamed the ‘intense’ smell in Lush for giving him a splitting headache while buying his wife bath bombsCredit: Kennedy Newsand Media 6Gary tried to ignore the that came on as he was choosing bath bombs in…

ISRAELI forces rescued two hostages being kept by Hamas in Rafah under the cover of night and a heavy barrage of airstrikes. The IDF revealed that Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Norberto Louis Har, 70, were brought safely home after more than four months in the terror group’s captivity. 7Marman and Har after their rescue as they reunite with loved ones 7The site of Israeli strikes in Rafah, Gaza, during the rescue operationCredit: Reuters 7Injured Palestinians, including children, flock to hospital following the Israeli attacks on Rafah todayCredit: Getty The pair were rescued from Rafah where they were reportedly being…

AN INDIGENOUS tribe hidden in the depths of Colombia lived off-grid and undiscovered for 2,000 years – until the introduction of tourism. Now, life has changed drastically for the formerly self-sufficient tribe living in the jungle near the so-called “Lost City” in Sierra Nevada. 8Wiwa elder Gabo Moscote, pictured, spoke to The Sun about changes to the 2,000-year-old tribeCredit: Simon Willis, Kagumu Adventures 8Young tribe members now enjoy drinking Coke and beer as they’re exposed to Western touristsCredit: Alamy 8Tourists listening to a guide as they visit the indigenous landCredit: Simon Willis, Kagumu Adventures 8The area has become one of…

A TINY Indian village has no doors, even for its bank, because of an ancient legend. Shani Shingnapur is a village in India’s Maharashtra state that attracts attracts 40,000 devotees each day. 5An Indian resident looks on from the entrance to her home which has no doorsCredit: AFP 5Villagers in Shani Shingnapur don’t have doors on their homesCredit: AFP 5A 300-year-old legend has instilled a high level of trust amongst the people of the villageCredit: X@Jayalko1 Despite all the strangers, villagers keep their doors unlocked due to the very low crime rate in the town. They believe anyone who commits…