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A BREAKTHROUGH new blood test that spots Alzheimer’s 15 years before symptoms strike could be available on NHS in just three years. The test works by testing for levels of p-tau217 in the blood, a protein that’s a key marker for biological changes that happen in the brain during Alzheimer’s. 1The ALZpath p-tau217 test measures Alzheimer’s markers in the bloodCredit: Alamy The disease is characterised by a buildup of two substances in the brain called beta amyloid and tau, which clump up and form tiny structures called plaques and tangles. But research published in the journal JAMA Neurology pointed to…

THIS is the horrifying moment waves smashed people through glass and plunged them into the darkness as a freak swell pounded an army base. Terrifying footage captured waves up to four feet tall breaking down doors inside the US Army’s dining hall at their Roi-Namur base in the Marshall Islands on Saturday. 7The relentless barrage eventually smashed through windows and submerged the dining hallCredit: YouTube 7The first wave came crashing through a set of doors inside the US Army baseCredit: YouTube 7Victims grabbed on to whatever they could to avoid being swept awayCredit: YouTube Victims were seen grabbing on to…

MEASLES can be very serious. One in five people who catch the viral disease will end up in hospital. How measles can affect the body (Source: CDC) 2The familiar measles rash starts to break out on days 10-12Credit: Getty – Contributor And one in 15 children develop serious complications from a measles infection, which can include meningitis and blindness. Outbreaks are being reported in the UK, US and elsewhere due to declining rates of vaccination with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. In England, the problem has been declared a ‘national incident’ to help health officials take steps to limit further spread across the…

THE DOOMSDAY clock has stayed dangerously close to midnight as the world sits on the brink of nuclear Armageddon. Scientists revealed today just how close we are to the end of the world as the clock stayed at 90 seconds to the feared midnight hour. 6The Doomsday Clock remained at 90 seconds to midnight in 2024 6The world has now reached the most dangerous moment everCredit: Getty 6 The update came at 3pm UK time or 10am local time in Washington DC by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, which organises the clock. The Doomsday Clock has been left untouched, reflecting a “continuing and…

A MUM-of-three died of cervical cancer two years after doctors wrongly said her screening test was normal. Kerry Pugh started experiencing tell-tale symptoms including bleeding during sex in 2017. 8Kerry Pugh, who died of cervical cancer, during her treatmentCredit: SWNS 8Doctors wrongly told the mum-of-three her screening test results were normalCredit: SWNS She had previously been flagged as having a high risk of developing cancer-causing virus HPV. The now-48-year-old had checks at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and no definitive cause for the bleeding was determined. In 2018, Kerry started to have irregular bleeding and attended a routine cervical cancer screening…

INCEST beast Josef Fritzl has been seen out of prison visiting local cafes just weeks before his release, it has been claimed. Fritzl, 88, was spotted at several public places near his prison in Krems an der Donau, where he has been serving his sentence for 15 years. 6Josef Fritzl has been reportedly seen out of prison just weeks before his potential release 6He was seen visiting several cafes near Sankt Poelten Prison (pictured) where the monster is currently jailedCredit: Newsflash 6Fritzl was sentenced to life in prison after he raped his daughter Elisabeth and fathered seven children with her…

A READY meal sold in some major supermarkets has been recalled over fears it could trigger life-threatening reactions. The Food Standards Agency has warned some packs of Scratch Chicken Pad Thai with Noodles and Veggies may contain peanuts not listed on the label. 1Some batches of Scratch Chicken Pad Thai are being recalled over fears they contain peanutCredit: Tesco It means the microwaveable dish – sold in Tesco and Sainsbury’s – could prove fatal to anyone allergic to peanuts. The affected batches weigh 360g and have the following use-by-dates: January 25,24,27, and 28. The meals come in a clear plastic box…

AN ABANDONED shopping mall in Singapore has become a secret haven for graffiti artists despite a ban on street art. The Peace Centre may have lost its shine over recent years but young creatives have been doing their best to bring it back to life with colourful murals and art workshops. 8The abandoned Peace Centre in Singapore has been turned into an art havenCredit: AFP 8Graffiti has become a large part of the building’s make-upCredit: AFP 8The art enclave is littered with all types of creative workCredit: AFP Despite needing permission from authorities for any kind of street art in…

MEN should have a dedicated health minister to help address blokes’ poor health and early deaths, MPs have heard. Many males do not visit the doctor between childhood and middle-age and are less likely to take time away from work to get checked out, it was said. 1Men should have a dedicated health minister to help address blokes’ poor health and early deaths, MPs have heardCredit: Getty Official figures show men in the UK live to an average age of 79, while it is 83 for women. In 2022, the Department of Health launched a women’s health strategy and appointed…

MANY people are quick to spot the shopping bags and boxes, but see if you can outsmart everyone and find the discount hidden in plain sight. Time to put your vision skills and IQ to the test and see if you can spot the sweet deal as quick as you can. 8Can you find the hidden discount tag?Credit: Bountii This image is known as an optical illusion, meaning there could be other not-so obvious elements to be found. Here, we have a a busy shopping scene, where boxes and bags can be instantly spotted. The real challenge is to fine the…