Ultrasound jiggles open brain barrier, a step to better care
Friday, 7 September 2018, 09:46
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
A handful of Alzheimer's patients signed up for a bold experiment: They let scientists beam sound waves into the brain to temporarily jiggle an opening in its protective shield. The so-called...
The Hyundai Tucson refresh
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 12:08
Last update: about 9 years ago
The newly-designed Hyundai Tucson is now in Malta as Motors Inc. has just unveiled the latest version of the award-winning model. Starting from €22,990, the best-selling SUV from Hyundai is...
University of the Third Age Malta
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 10:01
Last update: about 9 years ago
The University of the Third Age will soon be accepting applications from persons (60 years and over) interested in attending the 2018-2019 academic programme. Lectures in the five Centres will be...
Study: Lowering blood pressure helps prevent mental decline
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 09:44
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Lowering blood pressure more than usually recommended not only helps prevent heart problems, it also cuts the risk of mental decline that often leads to Alzheimer's disease, a major study...
Hopes rise again for a drug to slow Alzheimer's disease
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 09:43
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Hopes are rising again for a drug to alter the course of Alzheimer's disease after decades of failures. An experimental therapy slowed mental decline by 30 percent in patients who got the highest dose...
Chinese leukemia patient livestreams to pay for treatment
Monday, 3 September 2018, 09:39
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
At least once a week, Su Lingmin films herself singing, sharing health tips and chatting with hundreds of fans from her hospital bed. "Now I'm a professional livestreamer," she said with a smile...