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Alzheimer's disease

Estimated to account for up to 70 percent of dementia cases, Alzheimer's is a severe neurodegenerative disease.

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Dementia: Healthier lifestyles could prevent it

Dementia: Healthier lifestyles could prevent it

Researchers have said addressing 14 risk factors during our lifetimes can hugely reduce the risk of developing dementia.
HealthAugust 2, 2024
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Africa's burden with neurological diseases

Africa's burden with neurological diseases

Neurological disease burden is disproportionately high in Africa. How are African nations tackling the issue?
ScienceMarch 22, 2024
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New brain atlases will unlock mysteries of the human mind

New brain atlases will unlock mysteries of the human mind

Groundbreaking studies unveil new details about the brain and what it's made of.
ScienceOctober 13, 2023
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Can a new drug benefit Alzheimer’s treatment?

Can a new drug benefit Alzheimer’s treatment?

A big advance in Alzheimer's treatment? Provisional study results on the antibody 'Donanemab'.
ScienceOctober 5, 202304:33 min
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Alzheimer's disease: Mystery of dying brain cells solved

Alzheimer's disease: Mystery of dying brain cells solved

New research into why brain cells die is helping scientists develop effective Alzheimer medication and treatments.
ScienceSeptember 21, 2023
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How many headers can damage a footballer's brain?

How many headers can damage a footballer's brain?

A British study of ex-professional footballers suggests there's a link between headers and cognitive disorders.
SoccerAugust 29, 2023
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Alzheimer drugs: How donanemab compares to lecanemab

Drug developers are making progress with treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
ScienceMay 6, 2023
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Bad diet causes cognitive decline: Fact or myth?

Studies suggest ultra-processed foods cause cognitive decline, but how strong is the evidence?
ScienceDecember 12, 2022
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Middle East unprepared for dementia epidemic

By 2050, the Middle East and North Africa may be dealing with over 400 million more locals suffering from dementia.
SocietyFebruary 9, 2022
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