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science5 days ago
Alzheimer's Patient Initiates Conversations After Psilocybin Doses
An 83-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's began speaking in full sentences and regained continence and mobility after two doses of psilocybin mushrooms administered in São Paulo. The single case was detailed in a new journal report. Researchers and outside experts called for…
ansa.itscience7 days ago
Study Identifies New Alzheimer's Risk Genes Tied to Immunity
A proteome-wide association study found several new candidate risk genes for Alzheimer's disease linked to innate and adaptive immunity. The analysis examined cohorts of European American and African American ancestry.
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science9 days ago
Amylyx and Biogen to Release Biotech Trial Results This Quarter
Stat reported upcoming data from Amylyx's Phase 3 study of avexitide and detailed results from Biogen's mid-stage Alzheimer's trial. The events form part of the publication's third-quarter biotech scorecard.
losangeles.cbslocal.comscience10 days ago
Two-Year USC Study Finds High-Dose DHA Supplements Did Not Slow Memory Loss or Brain Shrinkage
A two-year trial at the University of Southern California found that 2,000 mg daily DHA supplements failed to slow cognitive decline or hippocampal atrophy in 365 adults at elevated Alzheimer's risk. Researchers reported a 17 percent rise in cerebrospinal fluid DHA levels but no…
rediff.comworld14 days ago
Dementia Projected to Cost U.S. $818 Billion in 2026
A USC-led study estimates total economic costs from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will reach $818 billion this year. The figure includes medical spending, unpaid caregiving, lost earnings, and reduced quality of life.
Varietyworld27 days ago
WABC-TV Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down After Early-Stage Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Ritter, 76, anchored the 6 p.m. newscast since 2001 and joined the station in 1998. He will remain with WABC-TV in a reporting role focused on Alzheimer's.
finance.yahoo.comscience30 days ago
Eli Lilly Acquires Global Rights to AlzeCure's Preclinical Alzheimer's Candidate for $10M Upfront Plus Potential $1B+ Milestones
Eli Lilly will pay $10 million upfront and up to $1 billion in milestones plus royalties for global rights to AlzeCure Pharma's early-stage Alzheimer's program.
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BBC Newsworld34 days ago
Former Channel 4 News presenter reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Jon Snow, who anchored Channel 4 News for 32 years, disclosed that he received an Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2023. A documentary showing how he and his wife are managing the condition will premiere next week.
Nprscience37 days ago
Allen Institute Launches Genetic Therapy Program Targeting Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS and Huntington's
The Allen Institute in Seattle has launched the Brain Health accelerator to develop genetic therapies for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and Huntington's. The effort builds on the BRAIN Initiative started in 2013.
neurosciencenews.comscience42 days ago
Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Disease in Large Cohort
A blood test measuring p-tau217 levels showed strong performance in identifying Alzheimer's disease among participants with an average age of 61. The findings appear in a new issue of a medical journal.
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Fox Newspolitics50 days ago
Alzheimer's Blood Tests Face Medicare Coverage Limits
Medicare covers tau protein blood tests only after symptoms appear. New legislation would expand coverage for earlier detection.
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Essay Examines Immune System Role in Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
A recent essay discusses connections between the immune system and brain health. It explores how these interactions might help prevent neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
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manilatimes.netpolitics52 days ago
Rural Health Gaps Limit Early Alzheimer's Detection
Rural communities face shortages of dementia specialists and limited access to diagnostic testing. New blood-based tests cleared by the Food and Drug Administration last year may reduce those barriers if Medicare coverage expands.
Fox Newsscience63 days ago
Moderate Egg Consumption Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk in Observational Study of Older Adults
Researchers at Loma Linda University found that adults over 65 who ate eggs one to three times per month or once per week had a 17% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, while those consuming eggs five or more times per week showed a 27% lower risk. The observational study, publishe…
White House photographer / Wikimedia (Public domain)science69 days ago
J. Craig Venter Dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, who helped decode the human genome, has died at age 79. The FDA appointed an acting head for its biologics center and approved a new Alzheimer's drug. A biotech entrepreneur is launching an effort to scale bespoke medicines.
Wiredtechnology72 days ago
UK Agency ARIA Funds £69 Million Brain Modulation Program Targeting Epilepsy and Alzheimer's
The UK's Advanced Research and Innovation Agency has launched a £69 million initiative to develop precise neurotechnologies for brain disorders. Program director Jacques Carolan and CEO Kathleen Fisher discussed the efforts at WIRED Health in London on April 16. The agency, model…
thesouthafrican.comworld87 days ago
Raffle in France Offers Picasso's 'Head of a Woman' for 100 Euros per Ticket
A raffle organized by the Alzheimer Research Foundation in France provides entrants a chance to win Pablo Picasso's 1941 gouache painting 'Head of a Woman' for 100 euros per ticket. The draw is scheduled for later Tuesday at Christie's auction house in Paris, with proceeds direct…
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Discussion on Article Linking Red Meat to Alzheimer's Risk
A post on X references an article that connects red meat consumption to increased Alzheimer's risk. The post notes that unprocessed red meat can be part of a diet including vegetables. It mentions a doctor's recent post about eating asparagus and seeks thoughts from another docto…
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Picasso Artwork Valued at £850,000 to Be Raffled for Charity with €100 Tickets
A 1941 gouache work by Pablo Picasso, valued at £850,000, will be raffled through a charity competition organized by Christie's auction house in Paris. Tickets cost €100 each, with 120,000 available, and all proceeds will support the Alzheimer's Research Foundation. The initiativ…
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Common Drinking Habit Linked to Increased Risk of Advanced Liver Condition
A common drinking pattern may raise the risk of advanced liver disease. Fox News Health reported on this and other health topics this week, including bacterial disease prevention and vaccine effects on Alzheimer's. The coverage includes factors for stroke risk and links between s…
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Research Links High-Quality Plant-Based Diets to Lower Dementia Risk
A study published in Neurology analyzed nearly 93,000 participants over 11 years and found that high-quality plant-based diets correlate with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes showed protective effects,…
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Study Links High-Quality Plant-Based Diets to Lower Dementia Risk in Large Cohort
Research published in Neurology analyzed nearly 93,000 participants over 11 years and found that high-quality plant-based diets correlate with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Protective foods included whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes,…
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Lab-Grown Brain Organoids Advance Study of Human Brain Development and Alzheimer's Disease
Lab-grown brain organoids are enhancing research into human brain development and diseases. A recent study indicates that boosting the brain's waste-disposal system reduces deficits and symptoms in Alzheimer's models. These approaches provide new insights into neurological condit…
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Neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard Links Aging Diseases to Brain Waste Clearance
Maiken Nedergaard, a neuroscientist at the University of Rochester, has researched the brain's glymphatic system, which clears waste during sleep. She connects impaired clearance to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Her work highlights the role of sleep in brain health…
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Study Suggests Enhancing Brain Waste-Disposal System May Alleviate Alzheimer's Deficits
Researchers have explored methods to boost the brain's waste-disposal system, known as the glymphatic system, for Alzheimer's disease treatment. A recent study indicates that a novel approach reduces brain deficits and symptoms in models of the condition. The findings build on on…
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