University of Helsinki
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healthSevere Infections Linked to Late-Onset Dementia, Study Finds
New research reveals hospital-treated infections like cystitis and bacterial infections may accelerate dementia onset, appearing 5 to 6.5 years before diagnosis in adults over 65.
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healthSevere UTIs Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Elderly
A Finnish study of over 375,000 seniors finds severe urinary tract infections independently increase dementia risk by 19%, suggesting infection prevention could reduce cognitive decline.
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healthChildbearing Numbers Linked to Lifespan and Biological Aging
New Finnish study reveals population-level associations between number of children and biological aging, offering insights into evolutionary biology.