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Australia faces rising dementia burden with over 1 million cases by 2065

12Sep

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Australia faces rising dementia burden with over 1 million cases by 2065

More than 1 million Australians are projected to have dementia by 2065, a government report said on Friday, September 12. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare`s updated Dementia in Australia report, the number is expected to more than double from about 425,000 people in 2024 to 1.1 million by 2065. Women currently outnumber men with dementia, with 266,000 women and 159,000 men affected in 2024, rising to an estimated 662,000 women and 390,000 men by 2065, it said. Dementia was the leading cause of death in Australia in 2023, accounting for about 17,400 deaths, including 10,900 women and 6,500 men, said the report, which includes Alzheimer`s disease, vascular dementia, unspecified dementia, and other types such as Lewy body dementia. Dementia Australia CEO Tanya ...

12Sep

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The Google Maps Mobile App Is Down

It's not just you: Google Maps is down. According to 9to5Google, the outage started sometime around 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. PT), and seems to be isolated to the Google Maps mobile app. If you try to load Google Maps' web app, it should work. That's the case on my end: I can use Google Maps in a web browser without any issue, but when I open the app on my phone, I run into problems. It seems Google is working on the issue, because the map will load when I open the app on my iPhone. However, if I try to search for a location, the results won't load. If I tap on a location, I get an "unable to resolve details" error. And if I try to pull up directions to a location, I get a "Can't reach the internet" error, as it the problem is with my wifi or cellular connection. ...

Danielle Smith says she’s found unprecedented common ground with Mark Carney

11Sep

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Danielle Smith says she’s found unprecedented common ground with Mark Carney

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her latest meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney has inspired optimism and he is demonstrating a “real shift” from the previous Justin Trudeau-led Liberals. Speaking in Edmonton on Thursday, she said she understands why Albertans might feel the rug has been pulled out from them several times before, but she’s committed to diplomacy.“I found more common ground with the prime minister when I met with him yesterday than I have in any meeting with a prime minister,” she said.“I would encourage Albertans to not lose faith in the process. Let’s work together on it because we’re all stronger together.” She also took to social media following the face-to-face, saying there are details to be worked out but she looks forward to an agreement that will benefit...

Physiotherapists are not medical doctors, cannot use ‘Dr.’ prefix: DGHS

11Sep

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Physiotherapists are not medical doctors, cannot use ‘Dr.’ prefix: DGHS

The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive asking physiotherapists not to use the ‘Dr.’ prefix, as they are not medical doctors. In a letter dated September 9, DGHS Dr. Sunita Sharma stated that by using the ‘Dr.’ prefix, physiotherapists will be in legal violation of the Indian Medical Degrees Act, 1916. “Physiotherapists are not trained as medical doctors and, therefore, should not use the prefix `Dr.`, as it misleads patients and the general public, potentially leading to quackery,” Sharma said in the letter addressed to Dr. Dilip Bhanushali, National President, IMA. "Physiotherapists should not be permitted to primary care practice and should only treat referred patients, as they are not trained to diagnose medical conditions, some of which may worsen with in...

Here are the 1st major projects Carney says are in ‘national interest’ – National

11Sep

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Here are the 1st major projects Carney says are in ‘national interest’ – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out the details of what he says are the first series of major projects in the “national interest” aimed at boosting Canada’s economy, creating jobs and reducing reliance on the United States. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, brought on by his administration’s tariff policies, has led to higher costs for Canadian businesses to operate and sent ripple effects across the economy. This includes a recent drop in Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) and impacts on the labour force, with unemployment rising above seven per cent in August.These projects are aimed at various sectors, identified as energy, materials, and shipping and logistics.“To strengthen Canada’s independence, our resilience, our security, we will build with Canadian ste...

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon`s The Rip teaser out; release date announced

11Sep

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Ben Affleck, Matt Damon`s The Rip teaser out; release date announced

Actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back together on screen in the upcoming Netflix action thriller `The Rip.` The streaming giant released the teaser trailer on Wednesday evening, giving fans a first look at the intense story. In the film, Damon plays Lieutenant Dane Dumars while Affleck takes on the role of Detective Sergeant JD Byrne. Both are part of the Miami Police Department and during a raid on a stash house, the officers make an unexpected discovery: millions in cash. What follows is a test of loyalty and trust as greed and suspicion begin to tear the team apart. The two-minute fourteen-second teaser shows tense exchanges between the two stars. In one scene, Damon asks, "Do you think I`m gonna jack this rip?" Affleck`s character replies sharply, "I don`t trust you right now, ...

Microplastic exposure may be tied to Alzheimer’s disease risk: Study

11Sep

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Microplastic exposure may be tied to Alzheimer’s disease risk: Study

Exposure to micro- and nano plastics may be linked to the development of Alzheimer`s disease, according to a study in mice. Micro- and nano plastics prevalent in the environment routinely enter the human body through the water we drink, foods we eat, and even the air we breathe. The study, led by researchers from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, showed that those plastic particles infiltrate all systems of the body, including the brain, where they can accumulate and lead to cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s disease, especially in those who carry genetic risk factors. The research follows a previous study that showed how microplastics can infiltrate all systems of the body -- including the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain from harmful substances as s...

We Already Know How Much Faster the iPhone 17 Is Than the iPhone 16

11Sep

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We Already Know How Much Faster the iPhone 17 Is Than the iPhone 16

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.The iPhone 17 series has left the realm of mere rumor. Apple announced its four new iPhones at yesterday's "Awe Dropping" event—the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. All four use the company's new A19 chip, though different models come equipped with different versions of it: The iPhone 17 uses the base model A19, while the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max use the A19 Pro. The iPhone Air has an A19 Pro, but it's a "binned" chip. There's a lengthy explanation of what that means, but in short, the Air uses a weaker version of the A19 Pro, so it isn't quite as powerful as the version you'll find on the Pro...

Mumbai docs give hope to elderly man suffering from severe food pipe rupture

11Sep

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Mumbai docs give hope to elderly man suffering from severe food pipe rupture

Doctors at a hospital in Mumbai have saved the life of a 75-year-old cancer survivor, whose food pipe ruptured due to retching (forceful vomiting), by performing a minimally invasive endoscopic repair of his torn food pipe. The patient visited multiple hospitals for 15 days, in the hope of getting better treatment after battling fever, breathlessness, and being treated for pneumonia and fluid collection around the lungs. He was then brought to Nanavati Max Hospital in the emergency ward in a serious condition. The patient was experiencing breathlessness that began after an episode of retching. It was suspected that the patient had suffered an oesophageal rupture due to a sudden increase in pressure within the food pipe. A chest scan confirmed a rare diagnosis- Boerhaave’s syndrome. Dr H...

Prime minister to announce the first series of major nation-building projects

11Sep

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Politics

Prime minister to announce the first series of major nation-building projects

The first major industrial projects under the federal government’s strategy to reduce Canada’s economic reliance on the U.S. will be announced Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney told his caucus on Wednesday. The prime minister vowed that these “transformative” projects will align both with the interests of Indigenous people and with Canada’s climate goals.Carney said he wants to “turbocharge” Canada’s economy through “major nation-building projects that connect our regions, that diversify our products and build new markets and create those hundreds of thousands of high-paying careers for our workers, from the trades to technology.”Carney made the comments in Edmonton in a speech to Liberal MPs attending a caucus retreat ahead of the return of the House of Commons next week. ...