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Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Lip sign could mean you're '80% more likely to get dementia'
A study has found that a certain virus that can manifest on the lips could indicate a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A symptom appearing on the lips could potentially signal an increased risk of developing dementia, according to recent research. This viral symptom has been linked with an 80 per cent increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, suggests that the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), a common virus responsible for herpes and cold sores, may contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's. While previous studies have hinted at a link between HSV-1 and Alzheimer's, this research aimed to delve deeper into this association. As part of the study, researchers analysed the medical records of over 300,000 individuals aged 50 and above. As reported by SurreyLive, participants were split into two equal groups, distinguished by those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and those without such a diagnosis. Alzheimer's Research UK detailed how the study found that 1,507 (0.44 per cent) of participants diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease had a history of HSV-1 infection, compared with 823 (0.22 per cent) without an Alzheimer's diagnosis. The conclusion drawn was that individuals with an HSV-1 infection had an 80 per cent increased risk of Alzheimer's. This remained true even when other factors, such as carrying two copies of the APOE4 gene, a known risk factor for Alzheimer's, were taken into account. Furthermore, individuals who had been prescribed medication to treat the virus were found to be 17 per cent less likely to develop Alzheimer's compared to those not on any medication. Limits of the study Nevertheless, it's essential to consider some constraints of this study. Dr Sheona Scales, director of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK, highlighted: "Despite the large sample size, this research is based on information gathered from using health records and administrative claims data, which often are based on people self-reporting their conditions. "Most people infected with HSV-1 don't have any symptoms so some infections might not have been recorded. Infections predating the information recorded are also not available. Although cases were matched with controls, diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, especially in the early stages, remains a challenge." While HSV-1 is common, contracting the virus does not guarantee that an individual will develop Alzheimer's disease. The precise relationship between HSV-1 and a heightened risk of Alzheimer's is still under investigation, with current hypotheses suggesting that infections may trigger brain inflammation, potentially leading to damage. Dr Scales further stated: "We know there are 14 lifestyle and environmental risk factors for dementia, and there's not enough evidence to include infections in this list. "This study doesn't tell us if infections are causing the risk, it only shows an association. Further research is needed to understand what the underlying biology around this is." Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent form of dementia worldwide, accounting for an estimated 80 per cent of all dementia cases.
The National
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic duo named in 23-man Ireland squad for June friendlies
Heimer Halgrimsson this morning named a 23-man squad for a duo of June friendlies. Ireland first take on Senegal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday, June 6. Then, four days later, on Tuesday, June 10, they travel to face Luxembourg. Read more: Idah and Scales have both registered a combined 39 caps for their country. The striker scored a late winner for Ireland during the last international break, as they successfully navigated a UEFA Nations League B play-off against Bulgaria. Their World Cup qualification campaign doesn't begin until September, hence the friendlies this international break. News of the squad comes after Scales admitted he didn't expect to be in the frame at Celtic as much as he has: "I probably wasn't ready to come straight in and play when I first moved over here, it took me time," he told The Herald Ireland. "I probably needed the loan spell at Aberdeen to bridge the gap and give me experience of Scottish football, that was brilliant. "Coming back to Celtic then, I got a little bit of luck, there were a few injuries. I probably didn't see myself in the picture as much as I actually ended up being in it. "Once I got the chance, it was a free hit nearly. I got the chance to play and start in my preferred position. I saw it as a free hit, in that 'if I don't play well, nothing is going to change because I was probably leaving [on loan] anyway, but if I do well, I have a chance to stake my claim'. I have enjoyed every bit of it."
The National
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
What Liam Scales thought of his future before taking Celtic chance
The Irishman joined the Parkhead club from Shamrock Rovers in 2021. He made just 13 appearances in his first year under Ange Postecoglou, before being sent out on loan to Aberdeen in his second. Scales then returned from the northeast as Brendan Rodgers took charge of Celtic. It was then that, amid several injuries and unavailabilities, he was thrown in at the deep end. The 26-year-old hasn't looked back since. Read more: "I probably wasn't ready to come straight in and play when I first moved over here, it took me time," he told The Herald Ireland. "I probably needed the loan spell at Aberdeen to bridge the gap and give me experience of Scottish football, that was brilliant. "Coming back to Celtic then, I got a little bit of luck, there were a few injuries. I probably didn't see myself in the picture as much as I actually ended up being in it. "Once I got the chance, it was a free hit nearly. I got the chance to play and start in my preferred position. I saw it as a free hit, in that 'if I don't play well, nothing is going to change because I was probably leaving [on loan] anyway, but if I do well, I have a chance to stake my claim'. I have enjoyed every bit of it." Scales made 39 appearances for Celtic last season. Despite the £6 million arrival of Auston Trusty, the defender remained in Rodgers' first-choice starting XI come the end of the campaign.
The Herald Scotland
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic duo named in 23-man Ireland squad for June friendlies
Ireland first take on Senegal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday, June 6. Then, four days later, on Tuesday, June 10, they travel to face Luxembourg. Read more: Idah and Scales have both registered a combined 39 caps for their country. The striker scored a late winner for Ireland during the last international break, as they successfully navigated a UEFA Nations League B play-off against Bulgaria. Their World Cup qualification campaign doesn't begin until September, hence the friendlies this international break. News of the squad comes after Scales admitted he didn't expect to be in the frame at Celtic as much as he has: "I probably wasn't ready to come straight in and play when I first moved over here, it took me time," he told The Herald Ireland. "I probably needed the loan spell at Aberdeen to bridge the gap and give me experience of Scottish football, that was brilliant. "Coming back to Celtic then, I got a little bit of luck, there were a few injuries. I probably didn't see myself in the picture as much as I actually ended up being in it. "Once I got the chance, it was a free hit nearly. I got the chance to play and start in my preferred position. I saw it as a free hit, in that 'if I don't play well, nothing is going to change because I was probably leaving [on loan] anyway, but if I do well, I have a chance to stake my claim'. I have enjoyed every bit of it."
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Liam Scales backs teammate Callum McGregor to come back stronger from Scottish Cup final penalty miss
LIAM SCALES reckons Callum McGregor will use his spot-kick heartache to return an even better player. Skipper CalMac saw the first of Celtic's penalties saved, as they lost to Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final shootout on Saturday. McGregor, 31, was in tears after a historic ninth Treble slipped away — and had to be consoled as the Hoops waited for the Dons' trophy presentation. But Ireland defender Scales said: 'He's a top leader and he won't need us to get him back to himself. Cal's a top player and he'll do it himself. 'We'll be around and we'll help him. He's such a good professional so I can't see it fazing him. 'I believe it will probably improve him. Read more in Irish football 'Cal was emotional but it's just the way he is. He puts his heart on the line every week, and he'll take some responsibility for the penalty miss. 'But it's a penalty, it happens. Every player has missed one in their time. We won't put any blame on Callum. 'He loves the club, he loves being captain. 'But can he come back stronger? Yes, 100 per cent.' Most read in Football Alistair Johnston was also denied by Dons No 1 Dimitar Mitov to seal the Reds' win, while Hoops goalie Kasper Schmeichel flicked Shayden Morris' cross into his own net to cancel out Alfie Dorrington's own goal. Scales added: 'There's no blame on anyone, they all know that. As a team we didn't perform as well as we should have. Inside Katie McCabe and her family's wild Champions League celebrations after Arsenal's historic win 'We had 120 minutes to win the game. 'I wouldn't single them out at all. It's a team game and we just didn't perform to the levels we needed to win the game. 'The lads have been brilliant all season, and they will bounce back and be brilliant again next season, for sure.'
