New clue to Alzheimer's found

" WASHINGTON -- Researchers have uncovered a new clue to the cause of Alzheimer's disease. The brains of people with the memory-robbing form of dementia are cluttered with a plaque made up of beta-amyloid, a sticky protein. But there long has been a question whether...

Women tea-drinkers have less plaque in arteries

"Women who drink tea may be protecting themselves from a build-up of artery-clogging plaque, so lowering their risk for heart disease and stroke, findings from a French study suggest. Dr. Mahmoud Zureik and colleagues found that older women who reported drinking at least...

Study links birth control pill to arterial plaque

"ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A European study released on Tuesday has raised new concerns about the safety of women's long-term use of the birth control pill, suggesting increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Women who had used oral contraceptives were more likely than...

Melly memorial plans for Brecon

"A memorial to veteran singer George Melly is being planned in Brecon by the organisers of the town's jazz festival. They are also in talks about holding a concert at next month's festival in memory of the performer, who died at the age of 80 last week. Event director Jim...

US Sheriff's Bid to Find Policeman

"A retired US deputy sheriff has written to people in West Somerset asking for help to find out more about a 19th Century West Country policeman. Mackenzie Allen of Tacoma, Washington, bought a clock with a plaque dedicated to Mr William Uriah Self, Supt of Police, Williton...

STROKE - Causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention

"A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack." Alternative Names Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage Causes, incidence, and risk factors Every 45 seconds, someone in...

MemoryBlog: Infectious Disease Research in and Around New Orleans

 From the MemoryBlog:Summary: At the very least, there are two Level-3 biolabs in New Orleans and a cluster of three in nearby Covington. They have been working with anthrax, mousepox, HIV, plague, etc. There are surely other labs in the city. Here's a great tip for...