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Chris Hemsworth says he feared if Alzheimer's genetic predisposition discl
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth has said he was initially hesitant to reveal his genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease, fearing it could affect how audiences and the industry perceive his career as an action star, according to Variety.
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New insights into Alzheimer's brain inflammation: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Brain inflammation, while an important aspect of the immune response, plays a negative effect in Alzheimer's disease. Unlike the acute, short-lived inflammation that fights infection, the inflammation associated with Alzheimer's is chronic and persistent. Scientists have been trying to figur
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Study finds novel approach to treat neurological diseases
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The matter of what causes complicated neurological disorders like Alzheimer's or multiple sclerosis continues to perplex scientists and doctors, with unknowns impeding early diagnosis and successful treatment.
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Study finds how Alzheimer's disease may damage brain in two phases
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Alzheimer's disease may cause brain damage in two stages, according to new research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that uses sophisticated brain mapping methods.
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Researchers find clues about dementia's behavior changes
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
When most people think of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, they often think of memory loss first.
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Researchers find new diagnostic algorithm to differentiate between Alzhei
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
It is now simpler to differentiate between primary tauopathy and Alzheimer's thanks to a novel biomarker.
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Hormone therapy for breast cancer may be linked with lower dementia risk:
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Hormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7 per cent lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementia later in life, according to a new study
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New sleep study tries to understand cognitive decline in women
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, currently affects twice as many women as men, with minority populations predicted to witness the most significant increase in cases in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Researchers identify vascular changes in brain linked to Alzheimer's disea
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The network of blood channels and tissues known as the blood-brain barrier, which nourishes and shields the brain from dangerous chemicals flowing in the blood, is compromised in Alzheimer's disease.
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Researchers discover new biomarker to diagnose Alzheimer's in asymptomati
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A novel biomarker for Alzheimer's disease in its asymptomatic phases has been discovered by a recent study headed by the Molecular and Cellular Neurobiotechnology group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the University of Barcelona.
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Study reveals novel therapeutic target for traumatic brain injury
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Health outcomes vary greatly among the approximately 1.5 million Americans who survive a traumatic brain injury each year. Not only can these injuries cause loss of coordination, depression, impulsivity, and difficulties concentrating, but they also increase the risk of getting dementia in
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Diet has significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease: Research
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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