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22 hours ago
For decades, scientists and doctors believed that Alzheimer's disease was mostly genetic and certainly not preventable.
24 hours ago
Dementia drugs hailed as 'beginning of the end' for Alzheimer's do not work, major report finds ⊕
A major review has found that new Alzheimer's drugs hailed as breakthroughs may offer only limited benefits for patients.
25 hours ago
The surprising value of boring chats, ‘super El Niño’ and Alzheimer’s evidence reviewed – podcast ⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Madeleine Finlay sits down with co-host and science editor Ian Sample to discuss three eye-catching stories from the week, including a review into the effectiveness of a new class of Alzheimer’s drug…
26 hours ago
Effect of ‘gamechanger’ Alzheimer’s drugs ‘trivial’, review concludes ⊕
Data assessed from 17 clinical trials of anti-amyloid drugs found no ‘meaningful effect’ on cognitive decline
Drugs that have been hailed as a gamechanger for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease make…
'Breakthrough' Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests ⊕
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
32 hours ago
Dementia patients at risk as many care staff get 'less training than coffee shop workers', major report reveals ⊕
New research commissioned by Alzheimer's Society has revealed that half of all dementia training packages for care staff last just one to two hours.
2 days ago
Women with osteoporosis 'more likely to carry Alzheimer's risk gene', concerning new study suggests ⊖
Women diagnosed with osteoporosis may be more likely to carry a gene linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to new research revealing a connection between bone health and brain decline.
4 days ago
€1m Picasso painting to be won for €100 in charity raffle ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Number of tickets to win Tête de Femme will be capped at 120,000 and proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s research
A raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by Pablo Picasso for the price…
6 days ago
Fiona Phillips, 65, beams in rare snap as husband Martin Frizell thanks fans for asking after her amid her battle with Alzheimer's: 'Simple pleasures are the highlight of her day' ⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
The former GMTV star, 65, was only 61 when she was told she had developed the disease, a progressive, incurable brain disorder that causes a decline in memory, thinking and behaviour.
14 days ago
High dose flu-shot could protect against dementia, new study finds ⊖
Older adults who receive a high-strength flu shot may be linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.