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Hearing Loss An Early Warning Sign For Alzheimer's, Study Warns: Don't Ignore These Other Red Flags
A growing body of research now points to hearing loss as a compelling early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.
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Special Immune Cells In The Brain Can Help Slow Alzheimer's Disease: Study
Researchers have identified special immune cells in the brain that help slow Alzheimer's disease.
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New Drugs, Early Diagnosis: The Progress Against Alzheimer's Disease
After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease - but questions remain about their effectiveness.
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Excessive Sitting May Shrink Your Brain, Even If You Exercise Regularly: Study
New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with regular exercise, can shrink the brain and impair memory, especially for those carrying the APOE-4 gene.
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Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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Long Term Use Of Anti-Inflammatory Pills Can Prevent Dementia: Study
The researchers focussed their study on 11,745 adults with an average follow-up of 14.5 years. Of these 9,520 participants had used NSAIDs at any given time, and 2,091 participants developed dementia.
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Scientists Deplore Sharp US Cut In Medical Research Funding
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) said late Friday it was setting a 15 percent limit on its funding of "indirect," or overhead, costs linked to research.
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Mice VR Headsets Revolutionise Brain Activity Studies and Behavioural Research
Mice are now being equipped with specially designed virtual reality headsets, allowing researchers to study brain activity in immersive environments. Developed using affordable components, the "MouseGoggles" enable scientists to observe the mice's neural responses as they interact with virtual environments. The study opens new doors for understandi...
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Brain Injuries May Raise the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Say Researchers
Recent findings from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggest that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the role of the BAG3 protein in clearing harmful proteins from the brain. Enhancing BAG3 could potentially mitigate the cognitive decline assoc...
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World Alzheimer's Day 2024: Theme, History And Symptoms
World Alzheimer's Day, observed annually on September 21st, aims to raise awareness, combat stigma, and advocate for research and support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
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Researchers Find Connection Between Alzheimer's And Night Time Light Pollution
A team of US researchers on Friday said that they have found a connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and night time light pollution from the outdoors.
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People With 2 Copies Of Risk Gene Have Genetic Form Of Alzheimer's: Study
People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer's and face symptoms at an earlier age, researchers reported on Monday.
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Researchers Explore Fresh Approaches To Alzheimer's Treatment
This renewed focus on diverse causes offers a glimmer of hope. The global dementia crisis demands innovative solutions
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Alzheimer's Can Be Transmitted Between Humans In Rare Medical Procedures, Study Finds
Alzheimer's can be spread between humans through rare medical accidents, research has found, although experts stress that there is no evidence the disease can be spread from human to human through everyday activities or routine care.
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New Blood Test Predicts Your Organs' True Age, Offering Clues To Future Health
Utilizing machine learning, a group of researchers, led by academics from Stanford University in California, analyzed protein levels in human blood.
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Hearing Loss An Early Warning Sign For Alzheimer's, Study Warns: Don't Ignore These Other Red Flags
A growing body of research now points to hearing loss as a compelling early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.
-
Special Immune Cells In The Brain Can Help Slow Alzheimer's Disease: Study
Researchers have identified special immune cells in the brain that help slow Alzheimer's disease.
-
New Drugs, Early Diagnosis: The Progress Against Alzheimer's Disease
After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease - but questions remain about their effectiveness.
-
Excessive Sitting May Shrink Your Brain, Even If You Exercise Regularly: Study
New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with regular exercise, can shrink the brain and impair memory, especially for those carrying the APOE-4 gene.
-
Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
-
Long Term Use Of Anti-Inflammatory Pills Can Prevent Dementia: Study
The researchers focussed their study on 11,745 adults with an average follow-up of 14.5 years. Of these 9,520 participants had used NSAIDs at any given time, and 2,091 participants developed dementia.
-
Scientists Deplore Sharp US Cut In Medical Research Funding
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) said late Friday it was setting a 15 percent limit on its funding of "indirect," or overhead, costs linked to research.
-
Mice VR Headsets Revolutionise Brain Activity Studies and Behavioural Research
Mice are now being equipped with specially designed virtual reality headsets, allowing researchers to study brain activity in immersive environments. Developed using affordable components, the "MouseGoggles" enable scientists to observe the mice's neural responses as they interact with virtual environments. The study opens new doors for understandi...
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Brain Injuries May Raise the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Say Researchers
Recent findings from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggest that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the role of the BAG3 protein in clearing harmful proteins from the brain. Enhancing BAG3 could potentially mitigate the cognitive decline assoc...
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World Alzheimer's Day 2024: Theme, History And Symptoms
World Alzheimer's Day, observed annually on September 21st, aims to raise awareness, combat stigma, and advocate for research and support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
-
Researchers Find Connection Between Alzheimer's And Night Time Light Pollution
A team of US researchers on Friday said that they have found a connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and night time light pollution from the outdoors.
-
People With 2 Copies Of Risk Gene Have Genetic Form Of Alzheimer's: Study
People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer's and face symptoms at an earlier age, researchers reported on Monday.
-
Researchers Explore Fresh Approaches To Alzheimer's Treatment
This renewed focus on diverse causes offers a glimmer of hope. The global dementia crisis demands innovative solutions
-
Alzheimer's Can Be Transmitted Between Humans In Rare Medical Procedures, Study Finds
Alzheimer's can be spread between humans through rare medical accidents, research has found, although experts stress that there is no evidence the disease can be spread from human to human through everyday activities or routine care.
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New Blood Test Predicts Your Organs' True Age, Offering Clues To Future Health
Utilizing machine learning, a group of researchers, led by academics from Stanford University in California, analyzed protein levels in human blood.
