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• "With more than 30 years follow-up, we found that the stronger the adherence to a DASH diet in midlife, the less likely women are to report cognitive issues much later in life."
• Longstanding research shows that high blood pressure, particularly in midlife, is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia.
• Self-reported cognitive complaints were assessed using six validated standard questions that are indicative of later mild cognitive impairment, which leads to dementia.
• Women who adhered most closely to the DASH diet had a 17 percent reduction in the odds of reporting multiple cognitive complaints.

• "Many patients experience uncertainty around Alzheimer's disease risk, which can take months or even years to diagnose," said Dr. Brian Caveney, Labcorp's chief medical and scientific officer.
• Until recently, it has been difficult to specifically identify the biological changes consistent with Alzheimer's disease through widely available methods.
• "Labcorp's ATN Profile provides easier identification of biological changes consistent with Alzheimer's disease and offers the promise of an accelerated path to diagnosis," said Caveney.
• With the release of its ATN Profile, Labcorp is reaffirming its dedication to supporting better care and outcomes for those impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.

• Today, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the internet's international standards-setting organization, has adopted WCAG 2.2 as the latest standard for accessibility online.
• The U.S. Department of Justice, on August 4, 2023, published proposed rules increasing digital accessibility demands of state and local public entities.
• Companies who are today compliant using WCAG 2.1 AA standards may no longer be under WCAG 2.2.
• With its proactive approach and commitment to innovation, UserWay continues to be a trusted partner in the journey toward digital accessibility and compliance.

• A growing number of people living in the UK are going abroad to have tattoos, piercings and cosmetic surgeries.
• But people heading abroad for cosmetic procedures may want to be extra cautious – with recent reports suggesting thousands of UK residents may have unknowingly contracted hepatitis C this way.
• Over 170 million people worldwide are estimated to have hepatitis C. There are approximately one million new infections each year.

What is hepatitis C?

• In rare cases, hepatitis C can also be spread through sexual intercourse, or from an infected mother to an infant during childbirth.
• But up to 85% of those infected develop chronic hepatitis – where the virus remains in the body.
• Hepatitis C is still very treatable in chronic form, though treatments have better outcomes the sooner they’re received.
• An estimated one in five people with chronic hepatitis C develop a severe liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma.

Risk from medical or cosmetic procedures

• Improper sterilisation also carries risk of other diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis B.
• Several studies have reported that tattoos done in non-professional settings, such as those received in prisons, carry an increased risk of contracting hepatitis C due to improper sterilisation.
• Even tattoos done in professional tattoo parlours may carry an increased risk if reusable needles aren’t adequately sterilised between clients.
• Although data is limited, this risk is probably the same for cosmetic and dental procedures.

How can you avoid it?

• If in the UK, ask to see the business’s licence to ensure they’re registered with a local council.
• With any injectable, ideally these should be done by a medical professional – such as a nurse or dentist.
• If it comes back positive, get treated as soon as possible as hepatitis C virus is a highly treatable infection.