The Economist17h
Do viruses trigger Alzheimer’s?
But the shingles studies published in 2024, along with a host of new papers, add weight to an alternative decades-old ...
Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five things to look out for
One way to detect Alzheimer’s early is by spotting changes to people’s use of language. This is because new speech problems ...
Hub18h
Earlier, better treatments for Alzheimer's disease
Federally funded research at Johns Hopkins offers new avenues for detecting brain disease long before it strikes ...
Microglia's inflammatory shift: How IL-12 accelerates Alzheimer's damage
Microglia, the brain's immune cells, usually serve as diligent guardians. They eliminate intruders such as microbes and clear ...
A popular hair loss remedy may hold a cure for Alzheimer’s — lab mice were ‘virtually back to normal’
A new study has found that a compound that’s often used in hair loss products has a promising effect on reversing Alzheimer’s ...
How does education affect Alzheimer's and dementia risk? It's about more than degree attainment
Education has long been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, but a new study reveals that this protection extends far beyond diplomas and degrees. Co-led by ...
3 red flags of ‘atypical dementia’ affecting thousands under the age of 65
Known as young onset dementia, when diagnosed in people under 65, this form of dementia can manifest in different ways than ...
Metro sisters battle early Alzheimer’s, living life to the fullest
Millions of families are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, or AD. For two sisters here in the metro, a daunting diagnosis of early AD turned into one of perseverance and hope.
‘Atypical Alzheimer’s’ symptom warning for people under 65
Alzheimer’s Society warned: “Dementia in younger people often has different symptoms, even when it’s caused by the same ...
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Semaglutide reduces brain inflammation and improves memory in an Alzheimer’s model
A new study suggests that semaglutide, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, may help protect the brain from the effects of ...
Young people more likely to have 'atypical Alzheimer's' with 3 early symptoms
Alzheimer’s Society warned: “Dementia in younger people often has different symptoms, even when it’s caused by the same ...
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New AI-powered test provides early detection for Alzheimer's and dementia
Early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) is crucial for slowing progression and improving outcomes ...