Alzheimer's Disease
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healthRetinal Imaging AI Detects Early Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Years Before Diagnosis
University of Florida researchers utilized machine learning on UK Biobank retinal photos to identify vascular and neural biomarkers predicting Alzheimer’s risk decades before clinical symptoms appear.
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healthVitamin C Linked to Healthier Brain Structure in Aging Adults
New research from Japan shows higher blood levels of vitamin C correlate with greater brain tissue volume and stronger neural connections in older adults, though causality is unproven.
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healthVeteran Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down From WABC-TV Following Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Longtime New York news anchor Bill Ritter announces early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, ending his 25-year tenure at WABC-TV while transitioning to a specialized advocacy role.
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healthMagic Mushrooms Temporarily Reverse Alzheimer's Symptoms in Case Study
A woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech, memories, and mobility after psilocybin therapy, per a new case report in Frontiers in Neuroscience.
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healthTwo Existing Cancer Drugs Reverse Alzheimer's Brain Damage in Mice
Scientists discover that two FDA-approved cancer drugs can reverse Alzheimer's-related brain damage and cognitive decline in mice.
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healthBrain's Hidden Waste Disposal System Mapped in New Study
Researchers reveal a highly organized brain waste clearance system, with implications for Alzheimer's and neuroinflammation.
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healthWorld's Youngest Alzheimer's Patient Diagnosed at 19 in China
Chinese doctors diagnose a 19-year-old with probable Alzheimer's, the youngest case ever without known genetic mutations.
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healthSleeping Pill Shows Promise in Reducing Alzheimer's Proteins in Small Study
A brief trial found the insomnia drug suvorexant lowered amyloid-beta and tau in healthy adults, but experts urge caution.