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- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
Diabetes drug 'Alzheimer's hope'
A common diabetes drug could be redeveloped as a new treatment for Alzheimer's, research has suggested. Scientists in Dundee have discovered that the drug metformin helps prevent the formation of a key brain abnormality linked to the disease.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-11809612
Warning issued over winter coughs
A cold weather cough that will not clear up could be the first sign of more serious illness, say experts. Pharmacists have been asked by their professional body to pick out people with persistent problems and urge them to see their GP.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11814011
Visor could reduce head injuries caused by explosions
A simple face shield added to soldiers' helmets could save lives, says a study. A detailed simulation of how explosive blasts pass through the skull shows existing helmets used by the US delay but do not dissipate blast waves.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11810550
A common diabetes drug could be redeveloped as a new treatment for Alzheimer's, research has suggested. Scientists in Dundee have discovered that the drug metformin helps prevent the formation of a key brain abnormality linked to the disease.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-11809612
Warning issued over winter coughs
A cold weather cough that will not clear up could be the first sign of more serious illness, say experts. Pharmacists have been asked by their professional body to pick out people with persistent problems and urge them to see their GP.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11814011
Visor could reduce head injuries caused by explosions
A simple face shield added to soldiers' helmets could save lives, says a study. A detailed simulation of how explosive blasts pass through the skull shows existing helmets used by the US delay but do not dissipate blast waves.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11810550