Growing thirst for retro-modern design

CHICAGO: There is a growing embrace of retro-modern house design.

The 1950s style homes however are using 21st century materials. Read More »

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Study shows growing concern over adequacy of elderly care

LOS ANGELES: A major new study commissioned by 75 organisations shows that one person in four is worried about receiving proper care in their old age.

The concern is being driven by a wave of negative media which is focused on elder abuse in skilled Read More »

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Scientists on target for a dementia cure ‘within a decade’

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Scientists are on target to develop a cure for dementia within the next 10 years, claims a new report.

Alistair Burns, NHS England’s national clinical director for the brain disease, says he is confident there will be a cure, or at least a Read More »

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Blood test aims to detect Parkinson’s in early stages

SAN FRANCISCO: Researchers have developed a blood test that they say could help neurologists detect Parkinson’s disease and track the illness as it progresses.

“If successful, we expect our findings will translate into a valuable diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s disease,” said Read More »

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