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Medicinal plant Yerba santa may hold promise for treating Alzheimer's
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): A new discovery that found neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory chemical in a native California shrub may lead to a treatment for Alzheimer's disease based on a compound found in nature. The research appeared in the journal Redox Biology.
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Scientists discover key reason behind mystery of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a potential explanation for the mysterious death of specific brain cells seen in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Here’s how exercise may protect against Alzheimer's
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 9 (ANI): A new study now finds that exercise produces a hormone that may improve memory and protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
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HIV drug could treat Alzheimer's finds new study
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 7 (ANI): A new study now finds that an HIV drug significantly reduces age-related inflammation and other signs of ageing in mice.
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Veteran politician George Fernandes passes away at 88
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 29, (ANI): One of the most popular defence ministers, veteran politician George Fernandes passed away on Tuesday morning. He was 88.
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Gum infection may be linked to Alzheimer's disease: Study
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A new study published in the journal Science Advances found that gum infection could be a potential risk factor of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Restoring memory function in Alzheimer's disease may now be possible
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): A study now finds that a new approach to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may eventually make it possible to reverse memory loss, a hallmark of the disease in its later stages.
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Study finds stroke drug could prevent Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 16 (ANI): Researchers have found that a drug which could treat stroke may also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
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Researchers examine consequences of fungal infection in brain
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 4 (ANI): To study the short-term consequences of fungal infections, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a mouse model.
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AI can detect Alzheimer's six years before diagnosis
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
San Francisco [United States], January 4 (ANI): In a revolutionary study, researchers have discovered that artificial intelligence could help detect Alzheimer's diseases from brain scans much before actual diagnosis happens.
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Lung disease associated with dementia in later life
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): According to a recent study, lung disease in middle age could be a risk factor for dementia or cognitive impairment later in life.
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Study links heart disease with Alzheimer's in some patients
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 10 (ANI): Turns out, genetics may predispose some people to both Alzheimer's disease and high levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol, a common feature of the cardiovascular disease.
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