24 stories tagged #Alzheimer's

  1. Health Canada Approves Second Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Progression
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    Health Canada Approves Second Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Progression

    Donanemab, approved in Canada, offers hope by slowing early Alzheimer's decline, targeting amyloid plaques.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. 6 Common Medications That May Lower Your Dementia Risk
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    6 Common Medications That May Lower Your Dementia Risk

    Studies suggest flu shots, shingles vaccines, and other common drugs may reduce dementia risk. Here's what the latest research shows.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. Four Drug Types Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
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    Four Drug Types Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

    Common medications, including antihistamines and antipsychotics, may increase dementia risk. Learn which drugs to avoid.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Scientists Identify Brain's 'Molecular Switch' Protecting Against Alzheimer's Decline
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    Scientists Identify Brain's 'Molecular Switch' Protecting Against Alzheimer's Decline

    New research reveals a protein, chromogranin A, may be key to cognitive resilience in Alzheimer's, offering potential therapeutic targets.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. New Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Alzheimer's Prediction
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    New Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Alzheimer's Prediction

    Groundbreaking research indicates a blood biomarker, pTau217, could identify Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms manifest, potentially revolutionizing early detection and intervention.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Alzheimer's Gene APOE4 Disrupts Brain Activity Years Before Symptoms Appear
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    Alzheimer's Gene APOE4 Disrupts Brain Activity Years Before Symptoms Appear

    New research reveals how the APOE4 gene variant alters neuron function, potentially leading to reversible damage and offering new therapeutic avenues for Alzheimer's.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Study links higher unprocessed meat intake to lower dementia risk for APOE gene carriers
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    Study links higher unprocessed meat intake to lower dementia risk for APOE gene carriers

    Research suggests unprocessed meat may reduce dementia risk in older adults with specific APOE gene variants, according to a long-term study.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Speech Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline
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    Speech Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline

    New research links slower speech and longer pauses to early signs of Alzheimer's, even before symptoms appear.

    2mo ago 1 min read