Archaeologists excavating the remains of a Roman villa in Rutland have found evidence of an early barn conversion, with underfloor heating and a sophisticated spa. The villa, dated to the third century AD, was discovered in 2020, along with a striking mosaic depicting scenes from The Iliad. Now the team have found a separate building, that was originally wood and later rebuilt in stone, and which was equipped with a steam room, a warm pool, and a cold plunge pool.
Dog reunited with family after 12 years
Major breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
The first drug to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s has been hailed as a major breakthrough in the treatment of the disease. Lecanemab attacks the clumps of amyloid beta protein that build up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients – and which have long been thought to be a cause of the disease. In a trial, it seemed to slow the cognitive decline of patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s by a quarter. The impact was modest, and more trials are needed to confirm the effects, but the hope is that it will lead to treatments with more dramatic results.
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