Dementia
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healthThe Hidden Dangers of Common Sleep Medications
Research links popular sleep aids to serious health risks, including dementia and increased mortality. Experts recommend non-drug alternatives.
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healthDiabetes Drugs Show Potential to Curb Dementia in Psychiatric Patients
A US Department of Veterans Affairs study finds SGLT2 inhibitors may reduce all-cause dementia risk by up to 46% in older adults with mood or psychotic disorders.
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healthExtreme Temperatures Spike Emergency Visits for Dementia Patients
A decade-long study links heat waves and cold snaps to increased emergency department visits in dementia patients, with no similar effect found in Parkinson's.
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healthHearing Aid Use Cuts Dementia Risk by 23% in Epilepsy Patients
New research from EAN 2026 shows hearing aids are linked to a 23% lower dementia risk specifically for adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss.
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healthBlood Protein GDF15 Linked to Dementia Risk Decades Before Diagnosis
An international study identifies the blood protein GDF15 as a predictive biomarker for dementia risk in individuals under 55, offering a potential target for early intervention.
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healthAlcohol-Related Liver Disease Carries Greatest Dementia Risk, Study Finds
A nationwide study of over 3 million adults found steatotic liver disease associated with dementia, with alcohol-related liver disease posing the greatest risk, even as alcohol consumption patterns modify outcomes.
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healthImportance of Slow-Wave Sleep in Reducing Dementia Risk
Study highlights critical role of slow-wave sleep in dementia prevention among older adults.
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healthShingrix Vaccine Shows 24% Reduction in Dementia Risk
A study finds Shingrix vaccine lowers dementia risk by 24% among nursing facility residents, uncovering significant implications for public health.