Alzheimer's Disease
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Hidden Belly Fat May Predict Alzheimer's Decades in Advance, Study Shows
Visceral fat, the type of fat stored deep in the abdomen, may signal an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before symptoms emerge, according to research presented at the Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) annual meeting. The findings shed new light on the connection between obesity and brain health, offering insights that could shape prevention strategies for the most common form of dementia. 
Visceral fat, the type of fat stored deep in the abdomen, may signal an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before symptoms emerge, according to research presented at the Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) annual meeting. The findings shed new light on the connection between obesity and brain health, offering insights that could shape prevention strategies for the most common form of dementia. -
New Research Links Shingles Virus to Increased Alzheimer's Risk, Promising Hope for Prevention
Emerging research from Stanford University and other leading institutions suggests that the shingles virus, which affects millions of Americans annually, could significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This potential connection between viral infections and dementia is offering new hope in solving the long-standing mystery of Alzheimer's, a condition affecting millions worldwide. 
Emerging research from Stanford University and other leading institutions suggests that the shingles virus, which affects millions of Americans annually, could significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This potential connection between viral infections and dementia is offering new hope in solving the long-standing mystery of Alzheimer's, a condition affecting millions worldwide. -
New Blood Test Shows 90% Accuracy in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study from Lund University in Sweden has revealed that a new blood test can diagnose Alzheimer's disease with over 90% accuracy, marking a significant advance in the early detection and treatment of this debilitating condition. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the research suggests that this test could revolutionize how Alzheimer's is diagnosed, providing a more accessible and efficient alternative to current methods. 
A groundbreaking study from Lund University in Sweden has revealed that a new blood test can diagnose Alzheimer's disease with over 90% accuracy, marking a significant advance in the early detection and treatment of this debilitating condition. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the research suggests that this test could revolutionize how Alzheimer's is diagnosed, providing a more accessible and efficient alternative to current methods. -
Alzheimer's in China: A Rising Trend Among Younger Populations
On September 21, 2023, the world marked the 30th "World Alzheimer's Day." Currently, China is home to approximately 10 million Alzheimer's patients, the highest number globally. As the aging population grows, the incidence of dementia, primarily Alzheimer's disease, continues to rise. 
On September 21, 2023, the world marked the 30th "World Alzheimer's Day." Currently, China is home to approximately 10 million Alzheimer's patients, the highest number globally. As the aging population grows, the incidence of dementia, primarily Alzheimer's disease, continues to rise. -
Alzheimer's Could Come As Early As 19, According To A New Diagnosis
Neurologists at a memory clinic in China have diagnosed a 19-year-old with what they believe to be Alzheimer's disease 
Neurologists at a memory clinic in China have diagnosed a 19-year-old with what they believe to be Alzheimer's disease -
Breakthrough Drug Lecanemab Slows Memory Decline In Early Alzheimer's
Doctors have hailed a "new era" of medicine after a study showed for the first time that a drug can slow the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's Doctors have hailed a "new era" of medicine after a study showed for the first time that a drug can slow the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's -
Eye Exam To Detect Early Alzheimer's? New Research Claims It's All In The Retina
The findings might one day pave the way towards a simple eye test that could help predict a person's risk for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. 
The findings might one day pave the way towards a simple eye test that could help predict a person's risk for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. -
Viagra May Be Repurposed As Treatment For Alzheimer's Disease: Study
Scientists say users of sildenafil - the generic name for Viagra - are 69% less likely to develop the form of dementia than non-users. 
Scientists say users of sildenafil - the generic name for Viagra - are 69% less likely to develop the form of dementia than non-users. -
New Hope: Breakthrough Alzheimer's Nasal Vaccine To Start Human Trial
The start of the small clinical trial comes after nearly 20 years of research. The start of the small clinical trial comes after nearly 20 years of research. -
There May Soon Be An Alzheimer's Disease Vaccine Available
American and German scientists were successful in reversing memory loss in mice. American and German scientists were successful in reversing memory loss in mice.
