NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study suggests that a specific “longevity gene” may help protect the brain from the effects of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease.The APOE gene (short for apolipoprotein E) helps the body transport and metabolize fats and cholesterol, especially in the brain.While the APOE4 variant is known to be associated with a significantly higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the APOE2 variant of the APOE gene appears to carry a lower risk.ALZHEIMER’S PILL COULD REDUCE BRAIN DECLINE IN SOME HIGH-RISK PATIENTS, TRIAL SUGGESTSUsing human brain cells derived from stem cells, researchers at the Buck…

Brussels’ iconic Manneken Pis statue received a makeover in honour of the annual World Fair Play Day. Celebrated on 19 May, the event shines a spotlight on “fair play” in the world of sport. Read the full article here

Sevilla have begun taking the first steps towards improving next season, with a change of sporting director. Los Nervionenses have secured La Liga status for next year with one game to go, allowing them to move ahead with future plans.None bigger than the takeover bid led by Sergio Ramos, which…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a new Ebola outbreak just five months after declaring its previous epidemic over.The Bundibugyo strain, a type of Ebola virus first identified in neighbouring Uganda, is highly lethal and is spreading rapidly across the northeastern province of Ituri, including the…

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The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be run at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16 in the great state of Maryland. Normally run at Pimlico Race Course, also in Maryland, the second leg of the Triple Crown series for three-year-old Thoroughbreds was relocated this year as Old Hilltop (Pimlico) is currently…

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