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Alzheimer’s-related gene has bigger impact on women than men | CBC
Nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and now some scientists are questioning the long-held assumption that it’s just because they tend to live longer than men.
What else may put woman at extra risk? Could it be genetics? Biological differences in how women age? Maybe even lifestyle factors?
Finding out might affect treatments or preventive care.
· Alzheimer’s disease burden weighs heavily on women
· Depression ups women’s risk of dementia
Tension in Anambra as 47 Boko Haram prisoners allegedly arrive Ekwulobia Prisons | Vanguard
THERE was tension in Anambra State yesterday, following reports that 47 Boko Haram suspects have been relocated to Ekwulobia Prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of the state.
When the rumour of the alleged relocation broke out weekend, hundreds of youths stormed the streets and all markets in the state were shut in protest.
So Few Women On The Global Celebrity 100 List | Forbes
This year’s Global Celebrity 100 list of the 100 highest-earning entertainers features only 16 women—who earned a combined $809 million, compared to the men’s $4.35 billion. The disproportionate showing reflects the gender pay gap endemic to Hollywood and the world.
Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are the only women in the top 10, earning an estimated $135 million and $80 million pretax respectively. Female musicians were relatively well represented with seven women making the cut. That increases to nine – and 18 on the whole list – when the female members of Fleetwood Mac are included.
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