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Air pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds

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Obesity may speed the onset of Alzheimer’s, scientists say

A small study indicates regular blood tests could be a useful addition to brain scans that track the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Here’s how many daily steps could help slow Alzheimer’s disease

More physical activity was linked to slower cognitive decline, the study found.

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Men’s brains shrink faster with age than women’s, study finds

The study aimed to find out whether sex differences in healthy brain ageing explain why women are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s more often.

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Any amount of alcohol raises dementia risks, study warns

The more alcohol you drink the higher your risk of dementia, the study found.

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European Parliament calls for a strategy on Alzheimer's and dementia

The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to adopt a dedicated strategy to address Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, backed by clear financing and concrete timelines.

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Chronic insomnia could speed up brain ageing. But by how much?

One researcher said sleep is about both rest and brain resilience.

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This simple blood test could transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The new blood test could make early, accurate diagnosis far more accessible and affordable, potentially speeding up treatment and support for thousands of families.

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How the Mediterranean diet could help offset genetic risks of dementia

People who follow a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop dementia and have slower cognitive decline, new research shows.

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Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, study finds

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, a finding that could support efforts to develop new treatments for both human and feline dementia, the researchers said.

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EU regulator backs new Alzheimer’s drug, months after rejecting it

An expert committee recommended that the drug be offered to a narrow group of patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

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Long-term air pollution exposure raises dementia risks, study finds

The study adds to a growing body of evidence that dirty air could be bad for our brains.

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Lowering blood pressure helps reduce dementia risks, major study finds

The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia.

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Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in Washington for bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump.

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Tech-savvy older adults may have better brain health as they age

The new study suggests that seniors’ tech use could be as protective against dementia as exercise and higher education.

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Shingles vaccine tied to a 20% lower risk of dementia

The findings add to a growing body of evidence that the shingles vaccine may help keep dementia at bay – but researchers still need to prove it.

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Lowering levels of bad cholesterol could curb dementia risk by 26%

Experts said more studies are needed to test whether higher levels of bad cholesterol actually cause dementia, or if it is only a risk factor.