Big Pharma’s race to stop Alzheimer’s before it starts
Pharmaceutical companies and researchers are advancing diagnostic tools and preventative strategies in Alzheimer's disease.
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Pharmaceutical companies and researchers are advancing diagnostic tools and preventative strategies in Alzheimer's disease.
New research and survey data link tooth loss and gum disease to higher dementia risk, while most older adults remain unaware of the connection.
Recent studies examine how subtle changes in speech patterns and a speech clock may help predict dementia risk and monitor aging.
Some people are resistant to dementia, sparking new research
A study linking more daylight exposure to a lower chance of dementia is drawing wide coverage across three outlets.
Multiple outlets highlight early dementia signs beyond memory loss, including stair difficulty, vision changes, and language problems, while noting early-onset Alzheimer's affects about 5% of U.S. cases.
New research links menopause hormone therapy to reduced brain vessel damage in women, raising questions about dementia prevention.
A study of 87,577 UK adults found that getting less than 42 minutes of bright daytime light daily predicts dementia risk more strongly than obesity, alcohol use, hearing loss, air pollution, traumatic brain injury, or vitamin D supplement use.
Neurologists and health sources outline major risk factors, misconceptions, and everyday habits concerning dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
A major review of nearly 200 preclinical studies and major clinical trials finds that GLP-1 obesity drugs may protect the brain, but randomized trials have not shown a clear cognitive benefit.
The UK government has committed over £52m to five research hubs developing early disease detection technologies.
UK Research and Innovation has funded five research hubs across the UK, including a £20 million project in Exeter to develop AI tools for earlier dementia diagnosis and a separate initiative in Sunderland using AI to detect diabetes through eye scans.
Common osteoporosis drugs are linked to a 24% lower risk of dementia, according to a major study.
A study of nearly 1,000 adults aged 65 and older linked frequent, unintentional daytime napping with a higher risk of dementia, researchers say.
Recent coverage examines a study combining a vibrating mattress and nitric-oxide pills to clear brain proteins.
Recent reporting examines the potential brain-protective benefits of daily coffee and tea consumption.
Recent coverage examines daily habits linked to dementia risk and cognitive health.
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Thomas Markle has entered a medical care facility following a dementia diagnosis amid an active child pornography investigation.
Recent coverage examines the intersection of physical exercise, cognitive health, and the profound impacts of dementia on families.
New discussions on preventable dementia highlight the role of exercise and everyday habits in maintaining cognitive health into old age.
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Recent studies link daily coffee and tea consumption to cognitive health, mood impacts, and physiological benefits.
Recent studies and reporting reveal that a routine blood test could potentially predict dementia risk and detect Alzheimer's signs years in advance.
A new global study projects that dementia cases worldwide could climb significantly in the coming decades.
Neurologists and health experts are highlighting overlooked early warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia that often precede typical memory loss.
Recent reporting focuses on early recognition of dementia, post-diagnosis steps, and overlooked neurological signs.
Coverage examines the connection between preventive care and brain health, featuring insights from a top dementia expert.
Experts from Cambridge are highlighting specific, surprising daily habits designed to protect brain health and slow the process of cognitive decline.
Recent coverage examines scientific findings linking air pollution to cognitive damage and dementia research.
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Recent scientific discoveries reveal unexpected defense mechanisms against Alzheimer's disease risks.
Recent research links daytime napping to a potential increase in dementia risk, according to new reports.
Recent studies highlight a growing link between neighbourhood environments, air quality, and the risk of developing dementia.
Recent studies examine connections between daytime napping habits and heightened risks of developing dementia.
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Researchers are investigating a rare protective gene variant that may counteract the Alzheimer's risk associated with the APOE4 genetic marker.
Recent coverage examines a reported link between daytime napping habits and a greater risk of developing dementia.
Recent clinical trials indicate probiotics may protect against early cognitive decline, linking gut health to brain function.
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A geriatrician warns untreated hearing loss is the top preventable trigger for dementia, sparking a media surge on hearing health and brain risk.
Recent studies link daytime napping habits and multiple health conditions to an elevated risk of dementia years before diagnosis.
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Recent coverage examines emerging research linking common vaccines to reduced risks of dementia, kidney failure, and other conditions.
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Recent coverage examines a specific health condition linked to adults with ADHD and its connection to long-term dementia risk.
New research suggests a significant correlation between ADHD and an increased risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in later life.
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Recent studies in Nature and KTVE examine how processed and ultraprocessed foods impact metabolism, neurology, and dementia risks.
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Recent reports link a compound in popular joint health supplements to an increased risk of dementia and accelerated Alzheimer's decline.
New research suggests that 7 to 8 hours of sleep may be the optimal duration for reducing the risk of dementia and other major chronic diseases.
Recent reporting examines a widely used joint supplement following unexpected links to dementia risks in older adults.
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Emma Heming Willis shares a rare new photo of Bruce Willis enjoying the sun amidst his ongoing dementia battle.