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#alzheimers-disease

Doctored by Charles Piller review the scandal that derailed Alzheimer's research

The amyloid hypothesis may not be the definitive cause of Alzheimer's disease, leading to misguided research funding and a lack of breakthroughs.

A Surprising Infectious Disease Link to Gene Hackman's Death

Gene Hackman's wife's death from hantavirus raises concerns about infections potentially influencing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Alzheimer's Disease - What are the Early Signs

Dementia is a term for cognitive decline symptoms, with Alzheimer's as the leading cause, significantly impacting older adults, especially women.

Public health

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.

SF LGBT

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.

Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Scientists mimic Alzheimer's disease using living brain tissue, advancing the pursuit for treatments.

Doctored by Charles Piller review the scandal that derailed Alzheimer's research

The amyloid hypothesis may not be the definitive cause of Alzheimer's disease, leading to misguided research funding and a lack of breakthroughs.

A Surprising Infectious Disease Link to Gene Hackman's Death

Gene Hackman's wife's death from hantavirus raises concerns about infections potentially influencing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Alzheimer's Disease - What are the Early Signs

Dementia is a term for cognitive decline symptoms, with Alzheimer's as the leading cause, significantly impacting older adults, especially women.

Public health

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.

SF LGBT

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.

Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Scientists mimic Alzheimer's disease using living brain tissue, advancing the pursuit for treatments.

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

A new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer's can significantly improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.

Mental health

More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds

Medicine

FDA approves blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF food

FDA clears 1st blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

Mental health

New blood test checks for Alzheimer's and assesses progression, study says

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

A new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer's can significantly improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.

More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds

Older Americans are eager for early Alzheimer's detection and treatment options.

FDA approves blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA endorses first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and accuracy for patients.

SF food

fromABC7 San Francisco

FDA clears 1st blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA approves first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and early diagnosis.

Mental health

New blood test checks for Alzheimer's and assesses progression, study says

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.

Artificial intelligence

fromNews Center

Pioneering New Techniques in the Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease - News Center

The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in older Americans drives the need for innovative research on its underlying mechanisms and treatments.

fromBusiness Insider

Scientists are fed up with US cuts, saying it's 'not worth staying here'

Funding cuts under the Trump administration are driving scientists like Danielle Beckman to leave the US for research opportunities abroad.

#caregiving

SF parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Gene Hackman was driving near home three months before his death: report

Gene Hackman, despite being seen in good health months prior, succumbed to advanced Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease.

Writing

Gene Hackman's final days marked by isolation: slowing down and reclusive'

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes, illustrating the profound connection and challenges faced by caregivers and their loved ones.

fromAdvocate.com

Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer's. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'

Janice Goldberg reflects on her journey as a caregiver for her partner Sue, who has Alzheimer's disease, aiming to raise awareness through a documentary.

Parenting

A Letter for Mom: Making Time Count With Aging Loved Ones

Distance from family amplifies feelings of guilt and sadness, especially with aging parents.

SF parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Gene Hackman was driving near home three months before his death: report

Gene Hackman, despite being seen in good health months prior, succumbed to advanced Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease.

Writing

Gene Hackman's final days marked by isolation: slowing down and reclusive'

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes, illustrating the profound connection and challenges faced by caregivers and their loved ones.

fromAdvocate.com

Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer's. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'

Janice Goldberg reflects on her journey as a caregiver for her partner Sue, who has Alzheimer's disease, aiming to raise awareness through a documentary.

Parenting

A Letter for Mom: Making Time Count With Aging Loved Ones

Distance from family amplifies feelings of guilt and sadness, especially with aging parents.

more#caregiving

#memory-loss

When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?

Blood tests may soon replace expensive diagnostic methods for Alzheimer's disease.

Early signs of Alzheimer's can be mistaken for other issues, complicating diagnosis.

Mindfulness

A New Treatment Target for Alzheimer's Disease

The precuneus plays a crucial role in shaping identity and self-awareness.

Stimulating the precuneus may help mitigate early Alzheimer's memory loss.

US news

Alzheimer's was taking her memory, so she started taking a new drug

fromSun Sentinel

Mental health

Is the cure for slowing Alzheimer's a vitamin? Benfotiamine trials underway in South Florida

When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?

Blood tests may soon replace expensive diagnostic methods for Alzheimer's disease.

Early signs of Alzheimer's can be mistaken for other issues, complicating diagnosis.

Mindfulness

A New Treatment Target for Alzheimer's Disease

The precuneus plays a crucial role in shaping identity and self-awareness.

Stimulating the precuneus may help mitigate early Alzheimer's memory loss.

US news

Alzheimer's was taking her memory, so she started taking a new drug

fromSun Sentinel

Mental health

Is the cure for slowing Alzheimer's a vitamin? Benfotiamine trials underway in South Florida

Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi dead at 88

Ruth Buzzi, renowned actress from 'Laugh-In', passed away at 88 after battling Alzheimer's complications.

#brain-health

The Five Most Important Lifestyle Practices for Maintaining a Healthy Brain

Lifestyle habits significantly impact brain health and can prevent cognitive decline as we age.

Exercise

fromScienceDaily

Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Increased physical activity between ages 45 and 65 reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by lowering beta-amyloid accumulation.

I'm a neurologist - I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

A nutrient-rich diet supports heart, vascular, and brain health by improving blood circulation and reducing cognitive decline risks.

Adopting brain-healthy foods daily can slow neurodegeneration and decrease the probability of Alzheimer's disease.

OMG science

Experts using human brain tissue to study Alzheimer's on hunt for cure

The Five Most Important Lifestyle Practices for Maintaining a Healthy Brain

Lifestyle habits significantly impact brain health and can prevent cognitive decline as we age.

Exercise

fromScienceDaily

Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Increased physical activity between ages 45 and 65 reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by lowering beta-amyloid accumulation.

I'm a neurologist - I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

A nutrient-rich diet supports heart, vascular, and brain health by improving blood circulation and reducing cognitive decline risks.

Adopting brain-healthy foods daily can slow neurodegeneration and decrease the probability of Alzheimer's disease.

OMG science

Experts using human brain tissue to study Alzheimer's on hunt for cure

Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing

A protein linked to Alzheimer's could also play a key role in normal brain aging, offering new avenues for combating cognitive decline.

fromNews Center

Alzheimer's Treatment May Lie in the Brain's Own Cleanup Crew - News Center

The study suggests enhancing brain immune cells is a promising alternative to removing amyloid beta plaques in Alzheimer's treatment.

Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's disease

A new treatment derived from carnosic acid found in rosemary and sage shows potential in reversing Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain inflammation.

Taking the long view on Alzheimer's - Harvard Gazette

Beth Stevens' research on microglial cells revolutionizes understanding of Alzheimer's disease, paving the way for new treatments and early detection.

fromFuturism

New "Brain Cleaning" Technique Improves Memory in Aging Mice

Boosting the brain's waste removal system improves memory in older mice, offering potential therapies for cognitive decline.

His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

Doug Whitney, despite having a gene mutation linked to early-onset Alzheimer's, has shown no symptoms at 75 years old.

Science

Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing

A protein linked to Alzheimer's could also play a key role in normal brain aging, offering new avenues for combating cognitive decline.

fromNews Center

Alzheimer's Treatment May Lie in the Brain's Own Cleanup Crew - News Center

The study suggests enhancing brain immune cells is a promising alternative to removing amyloid beta plaques in Alzheimer's treatment.

Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's disease

A new treatment derived from carnosic acid found in rosemary and sage shows potential in reversing Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain inflammation.

Taking the long view on Alzheimer's - Harvard Gazette

Beth Stevens' research on microglial cells revolutionizes understanding of Alzheimer's disease, paving the way for new treatments and early detection.

fromFuturism

New "Brain Cleaning" Technique Improves Memory in Aging Mice

Boosting the brain's waste removal system improves memory in older mice, offering potential therapies for cognitive decline.

His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

Doug Whitney, despite having a gene mutation linked to early-onset Alzheimer's, has shown no symptoms at 75 years old.

more#neuroscience

#gene-hackman

Coronavirus

fromIrish Independent

Gene Hackman died of heart disease one week after wife died of rare virus

Gene Hackman likely spent a week at home with his deceased wife before he died of health complications.

Film

Gene Hackman cause of death revealed as sheriff says his wife died from rare virus linked to rodents a week before he did

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died under tragic circumstances related to health complications and a rare virus.

Retirement

fromwww.mediaite.com

Gene Hackman Survived a Week Alone with Advanced' Alzheimer's After Wife's Death, Medical Examiner Says

Gene Hackman survived a week alone with advanced Alzheimer's after his wife Betsy Arakawa passed away.

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus, authorities say

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died from natural causes with his advanced Alzheimer's and heart disease contributing factors.

Authorities ruled out foul play in their deaths.

fromwww.dw.com

Gene Hackman and wife died of natural causes, officials say DW 03/07/2025

Gene Hackman died of heart disease at 95, following the death of his wife from an infection a week earlier.

Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer's and severe heart disease at time of death: 'In very poor health'

Gene Hackman died at age 95 from heart problems and Alzheimer's, shortly after his wife Betsy, reflecting severe health issues.

Coronavirus

fromIrish Independent

Gene Hackman died of heart disease one week after wife died of rare virus

Gene Hackman likely spent a week at home with his deceased wife before he died of health complications.

Film

Gene Hackman cause of death revealed as sheriff says his wife died from rare virus linked to rodents a week before he did

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died under tragic circumstances related to health complications and a rare virus.

Retirement

fromwww.mediaite.com

Gene Hackman Survived a Week Alone with Advanced' Alzheimer's After Wife's Death, Medical Examiner Says

Gene Hackman survived a week alone with advanced Alzheimer's after his wife Betsy Arakawa passed away.

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus, authorities say

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died from natural causes with his advanced Alzheimer's and heart disease contributing factors.

Authorities ruled out foul play in their deaths.

fromwww.dw.com

Gene Hackman and wife died of natural causes, officials say DW 03/07/2025

Gene Hackman died of heart disease at 95, following the death of his wife from an infection a week earlier.

Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer's and severe heart disease at time of death: 'In very poor health'

Gene Hackman died at age 95 from heart problems and Alzheimer's, shortly after his wife Betsy, reflecting severe health issues.

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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer's studies at Stanford and other universities in limbo

Ribot emphasized, "We're choosing to live every single day with a lot of intention" as they navigate the challenges of Rios' Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.

Mental health

Law

Former pupil makes abuse allegations against paedophile teacher and Scout leader

Mark Cory was never sentenced for his abuse of students due to Alzheimer's and died in 2020 without serving time.

SF parents

LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies by assisted suicide amid Alzheimer's battle: report

Mike Wood, founder of LeapFrog, chose physician-assisted suicide after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's to prevent future suffering.

SF food

Store cupboard food is laced with toxic 'plasticisers', cancer risk

Common foods, especially baby foods, are contaminated with toxic chemicals linked to severe health risks.

Cooking can exacerbate the levels of harmful plasticisers in food.

Faster, cheaper, better: the rise of blood tests for Alzheimer's

Blood-based tests are transforming Alzheimer's diagnostics, enabling early detection and treatment.

The unusual genetic inheritance that could change Alzheimer's treatment

A woman with a known Alzheimer's mutation exhibited unusual resistance to the disease, challenging existing theories about its progression.

Women

Why women experience Alzheimer's disease differently from men

Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affects women, with distinct research gaps that are now being addressed.

Mental health

Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Mental health

Alzheimer's disease study: researchers create at-home smell test for early detection

The unusual genetic inheritance that could change Alzheimer's treatment

A woman with a known Alzheimer's mutation exhibited unusual resistance to the disease, challenging existing theories about its progression.

Women

Why women experience Alzheimer's disease differently from men

Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affects women, with distinct research gaps that are now being addressed.

Mental health

Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Mental health

Alzheimer's disease study: researchers create at-home smell test for early detection

Rogue Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Gear Up for More Human Experiments

He Jiankui plans to conduct human gene-editing trials to prevent Alzheimer's disease, despite past controversies.

OMG science

Team hits milestone toward prion disease treatment - Harvard Gazette

fromFuturism

Rogue Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Gear Up for More Human Experiments

He Jiankui plans to conduct human gene-editing trials to prevent Alzheimer's disease, despite past controversies.

OMG science

Team hits milestone toward prion disease treatment - Harvard Gazette

Weight loss drugs like Ozmepic linked to 45% lower risk of dementia

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, offering potential preventative measures against Alzheimer's.

fromCbsnews

How taking care of your teeth could protect your heart and brain health

Good oral hygiene may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but more research is needed to establish a direct connection.

Aging Women's Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

Women's brains age more slowly than men's, showing potential for cognitive advantages in older age.

fromTechCrunch

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Exclusive: This founder was worried about his mother slipping - so he created sensors to detect falls

Falls are a significant risk for seniors, often resulting in serious injuries that go untreated.

SafelyYou is innovating fall detection technology to enhance safety and care in senior living environments.

Women

fromwww.nytimes.com

Aging Women's Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

Women's brains age more slowly than men's, showing potential for cognitive advantages in older age.

Miscellaneous

fromTechCrunch

4 months ago

Exclusive: This founder was worried about his mother slipping - so he created sensors to detect falls

Falls are a significant risk for seniors, often resulting in serious injuries that go untreated.

SafelyYou is innovating fall detection technology to enhance safety and care in senior living environments.

After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, a new job gave a father 'dignity' and 'purpose'

Cognitive decline often goes unrecognized, leading to stigma and misunderstanding.

US politics

fromwww.esquire.com

Trump and Musk Cut into National Institutes of Health and Alzheimer's Research

The recent layoffs at NIH's Alzheimer's center threaten critical progress in Alzheimer's research.