54 stories tagged #Alzheimer's Disease

  1. Retinal Imaging AI Detects Early Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Years Before Diagnosis
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    Retinal 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.

    4d ago 2 min read
  2. Vitamin C Linked to Healthier Brain Structure in Aging Adults
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    Vitamin 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.

    last wk. 2 min read
  3. Veteran Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down From WABC-TV Following Alzheimer's Diagnosis
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    Veteran 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.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. Magic Mushrooms Temporarily Reverse Alzheimer's Symptoms in Case Study
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    Magic 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.

    2w ago 2 min read
  5. Two Existing Cancer Drugs Reverse Alzheimer's Brain Damage in Mice
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    Two 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Brain's Hidden Waste Disposal System Mapped in New Study
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    Brain'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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. World's Youngest Alzheimer's Patient Diagnosed at 19 in China
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    World'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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  8. Sleeping Pill Shows Promise in Reducing Alzheimer's Proteins in Small Study
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    Sleeping 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.

    2w ago 1 min read