More recently, however, there is an increasing awareness of the physical effects of Alzheimer’s disease, especially on one’s gait in walking. Understanding the physical impact of the disease is important for knowing what treatments and care might be required as the disease progresses. Gait Changes Gait refers to the motion and stride of walking. For example, people who have Parkinson’s disease may have a shuffling gait characterized by hesitant steps and dragging feet....

Saddam Hussein and George Bush agree on one thing: the voracious American media will use human-interest stories to prey on the sensibilities of the American people, who are extremely sensitive to casualties. Saddam said as much in meetings with visiting Americans last year; the Bush administration, determined to present as antiseptic a war as possible, has designed its censorship program around preventing access to such stories. Even some reporters agree that an unfettered press would prevent the United States from sustaining a war....

In recent years, other agents have been added to the list of possible suspects, including Sustiva (efavirenz), Isentress (raltegravir), and the class of HIV drugs called protease inhibitors. With that being said, the exact cause for lipodystrophy—either in the way of fat accumulation (lipohypertrophy) or fat loss (lipoatrophy)—remains largely unclear. Increasing evidence has suggested that HIV itself, as well as the persistent inflammation associated with infection, may be key contributors, although until recently there has been little data to confirm this....

He’s been so good, in fact, and so important to Boston’s success this year, that it’s at least worth asking this question: Does the 40-year-old Ortiz belong in the American League MVP conversation? First, a quick look back. In his first five seasons with the Red Sox — his Age 27-31 seasons — Ortiz finished in the top five of the AL MVP voting all five years. He was fifth in 2003, fourth in 2004, second in 2005, third in 2006 and fourth in 2007....

Red vs White Wine and Anti-Cancer Properties Red wine is thought to have more anti-cancer properties because the skin of the grape is maintained during the winemaking process. When white wine is being made, the skin is removed before the grapes are crushed. The skin of grapes contains antioxidant-rich phytochemicals, the part of the grape thought to reduce your cancer risk. These include resveratrol, a substance that protects plants from bacteria and fungi....

Do Tommie Copper products work? They might. But this is due to the compression, not the copper. This article looks at the company’s claims about its compression clothing, medical research behind copper and compression, and what you should consider before buying Tommie Copper items. Tommie Copper Products The therapeutic copper compression (TCC) used in Tommie Copper products combines a patented 56% copper-infused nylon yarn with a proprietary multi-directional compression technology....

As the growth gets bigger, it may require more invasive surgery. This can be costly and uncomfortable for your pup, so call your vet as soon as you spot a growth. If your vet suspects the growth is cancerous, they will take a biopsy to make an official diagnosis. They may also run blood tests and conduct a chest X-ray. Adenoma: These benign tumors are usually pink or gray and are located on the upper or lower eyelid....

But one pet owner got quite the shock—and laugh—when they decided to see what their Yorkshire Terrier’s reaction would be to the cat’s towering post. Colubana, from Miami, decided to give pet Paco a taste of the high life after her cat, Romi, stole the dog bed, filming the feline snoozing in the corner. “You ever tried putting your dog on a cat tree?” she said in the on-screen caption....

“I was at work, and my son, who was 12 years old, accidentally opened the door in the afternoon after school one day and we never saw her again,” Katheryn Strang told KDKA. Strang, a Boca Raton, Florida resident, was afraid she would never see Dutchess again. However, the dog was discovered over 1,000 miles away under a shed in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Hungry and shivering, Dutchess was taken to Humane Animal Rescue (HAR) in Pittsburgh where her microchip brought up Strang’s information after it was scanned....

With it was a note reading: “In loving memory of Clyde. A true best friend. Please take a ball for your dog to enjoy. Kindly return it afterwards so another dog can have fun and create happy memories too.” The note was accompanied by a picture of a small gray and white dog. Cassia told Newsweek: “I was actually quite surprised by the responses! It’s of course a sweet gesture, but my posts in that group are usually only seen by a few people....

Cops working out of the Mie Prefecture in Kansai, Honshu, were initially baffled after the six-meter-tall pole was discovered collapsed on some bushes in a nearby parking lot on the morning of February 18. First installed at a set of crossroads in the Sakurajimacho district of Suzuka back in 1997, the pole had been designed to remain in place for 50 years. However, after just 23 years of use, it was found snapped at the base with little explanation as to how or why....

In centuries gone by, male adult dogs living in the wild played an important role in the development of their pups, teaching survival skills and generally leading by example when it came to surviving in the wild. However, the domestication of canines has seen the role of the doggy dad diminished with their human owner instead occupying the role of carer in an environment where they are no longer required to hunt for food or establish a safe living space....

The super cute mini doodle’s reaction to the big reveal was captured in a heartwarming video shared to TikTok from the account minidoodlebentley. At the time of writing, it has been watched 6.8 million times. It can be viewed here. Buying a dog a gift isn’t just something fun to do, it could actually be beneficial to your overall well-being. Researchers from Elmhurst University in Illinois found that buying a present for a pet can actually make someone happier than buying a gift for yourself....

Antonio Gant was charged on Wednesday with ill-treatment of animals, which is a felony, WGHP Fox 8 reported. Investigators from Union County Sheriff’s Office allege that Gant poured a can of gasoline over his dog, named Miller, and set him on fire. Miller managed to survive his ordeal on New Year’s Day and is recovering, according to Ashley Hamilton, who runs the rescue group now caring for the dog....

As of 10 a.m ET., over 28,600 tweets had been sent carrying #Doge4Tesla and it was the 8th highest trending topic on Twitter, according to the social media platform. The push comes after Musk shared a Twitter poll on Tuesday posing the question: “Do you want Tesla to accept Doge?” Some 3.9 million users have voted so far, with 78.2 percent choosing “yes.” Shortly after, the price of Dogecoin spiked to $0....

The unique union came into the public consciousness after a picture of the two canines was posted to Reddit by the user pardon_01. In the picture, what looks like a Yorkshire Terrier can be seen lying sprawled out on a tiled floor, close to what appears to be a German shepherd. What makes this particular image unique, however, is the way in which the two dogs’ tails perfectly overlap one another, giving the canines the appearance of being conjoined....

Hunter Biden is being investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Wilmington, Delaware, as part of a probe that began in 2018 to look into his financial and business activities in foreign countries. The Washington Post reported Thursday that federal agents have amassed what they believe is enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden in connection with tax crimes and a false statement related to a firearm purchase. The U.S. Attorney in Delaware must now determine whether to file charges, the newspaper noted....

Carroll, an advice columnist, alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s, long before he was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States in January 2017. In a Tuesday court filing, the DOJ argued that government lawyers are able to defend Trump as he was “acting within the scope of his office as President of the United States” when he denied Carroll’s allegations and maintained that he never knew her, which prompted her to sue him....

Justice Department Spokesman Anthony Coley issued a statement Saturday that said the DOJ “will not seek compulsory legal process in leak investigations to obtain source information from members of the news media doing their jobs.” “The department strongly values a free press, protecting First Amendment values, and is committed to taking all appropriate steps to ensure the independence of journalists,” Coley added in a separate statement about the Justice Department move....