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Can brain surgery reverse Alzheimer's? Plus, new clues about long COVID and the future of health data
Experimental brain surgery shows promise for Alzheimer's but long COVID research reveals microbiome links.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Can neck surgery cure Alzheimer's?
Researchers in the US and Europe are testing an experimental procedure that connects lymph nodes to veins to drain harmful proteins from the brain.
Vox · 3m
Old dogs teach Alzheimer's researchers new tricks
Aging dogs show brain changes similar to human dementia, offering fresh insights for researchers.
The Conversation · 1m
Alzheimer Brain Changes 7 Years Early
Brain changes detected seven years before Alzheimer's plaques appear.
Psychologies · 1m
Finding respite care in Australia is nearly impossible
A carer's five-day absence required 30 enquiries, dozens of emails and an interstate operation with friends because respite beds don't exist.
the Guardian · 2m
Sully shares Alzheimer's diagnosis, last flight
Sully Sullenberger reveals early Alzheimer's symptoms and his 'last flight' plan.
ABC7 New York · 1m
94-year-old husband pays £8,000 monthly for wife's Alzheimer's care after NHS denial
NHS denied £8,000 monthly nursing care for 92-year-old Alzheimer's patient despite severe needs, forcing husband to cover costs.
Dailymail · 1m
Alzheimer's breakthroughs are real. Here's what to do.
Two new drugs can slow cognitive decline, blood tests catch early disease, and the pipeline is full, but funding cuts could derail progress.
Vox · 3m
New blood tests can spot Alzheimer's earlier than ever
Four FDA-cleared blood tests now detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear, but doctors warn they're not for everyone.
TIME · 3m
Western diet linked to faster brain decline in Alzheimer's risk carriers
A new study finds people with a common Alzheimer's genetic variant may experience faster cognitive decline if they eat a Western-style diet.
Newsweek · 2m
When a caregiver's behavior turns suspicious
A sister worries her brother-in-law is draining accounts to avoid nursing home costs for their ailing sibling.
Slate Magazine · 2m
Burnham returns to work after father's death
UK PM Andy Burnham thanks political rivals for support following his father Roy's death from Alzheimer's.
Dailymail · 2m
Blood test could predict Alzheimer's years ahead
Scientists found a combination of blood and genetic tests that may forecast cognitive decline in people at high risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Newsweek · 1m
Alzheimer's research is finally making real progress
After decades of stalled research, scientists now have new drugs and multiple treatment approaches that offer hope for slowing cognitive decline.
Vox · 3m
4 brain-protecting habits from a neuroscientist
Dr. Gary Small shares the daily routines he uses to reduce his Alzheimer's risk as he ages.
Business Insider · 1m