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EU regulators block new Alzheimer’s drug over side effects

The company behind the drug donanemab said it will ask regulators to reconsider the decision.

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How common herb rosemary could be used to fight Alzheimer’s

The mice tested with the drug showed cognitive improvement and less harmful protein build-ups in the brain.

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Experimental drug may slow dementia onset for rare form of Alzheimer’s

The drug targets amyloid plaques that build up in the brain years before symptoms appear.

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Demand for specialised medical care to ease suffering is surging

Nearly 74 million people are in need of palliative care, but there are major gaps in access, a new study suggests.

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Microplastics are increasingly making their way into the human brain

Between 2016 and 2024, the level of microplastics in analysed brain samples increased by 50 per cent.

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Scientists in Italy discover rare gene that could cause Alzheimer’s

The gene mutation was isolated in a family in northern Italy where under half of the relations developed the disease.

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Scientists link eating red meat with increased dementia risk

Could consuming large amounts of processed red meat be bad for your brain? New research suggests it might.

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How to lower your dementia risk as cases expected to rise by 2060

Dementia is a disease that affects people's memory, concentration, thinking, and judgment.

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New dementia patients live fewer than 5 years after diagnosis

Dutch researchers found differences in life expectancy by gender, geographic region, and age at dementia diagnosis.

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CES 2025: From vacuums to pet robots, AI gadgets take centre stage

The annual Consumer Electronics Show opens on January 7 and will host over 4,500 exhibitors in Las Vegas.

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Why scientists believe these two jobs have lower risk of Alzheimer's

The findings could indicate that dementia risks are lower for people in certain professions, but the researchers said nothing is definite.

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Regular exercise may reduce death risks for new dementia patients

The results of a new study make the case for starting a workout routine, even after a diagnosis, the authors say.

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New Alzheimer’s drug approved in UK, but government won’t pay for it

The drug is the second Alzheimer’s medicine to receive a lukewarm reception from the UK government in recent months.

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Loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%, new study finds

The study is the biggest analysis yet on the link between loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline, researchers said.

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Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed - experts

Policy and lifestyle interventions to address 14 risk factors for dementia could significantly curb the neurocognitive disorder’s global burden.

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Wildfire smoke worse for dementia risk than other types of pollution

A new study found that wildfire smoke may be more hazardous to brain health than other forms of air pollution.

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Alzheimer's blood test 90% reliable in doctors' offices, study finds

A commercially available blood test was trialled in healthcare settings.

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Better nutrition in early life tied to brain health in old age - study

New research indicates that people who eat healthy food throughout their lives are more likely to have better cognitive abilities later in life.

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'It's very moving': How music therapy can help with dementia

A Manchester orchestra has joined forces with universities and the healthcare system to roll out a programme of dementia music therapy sessions across the city.

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Study finds possible 'distinct genetic form' of Alzheimer's disease

Almost all individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene develop signs of Alzheimer's disease, the study found.