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European regulators approve new Alzheimer's drug after rejecting it

European regulators initially said in July that the drug's benefits did not outweigh its risks.

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Regular exercise may reduce death risks for new dementia patients

The results of a new study make the case for starting a workout routine, even after a diagnosis, the authors say.

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New Alzheimer’s drug approved in UK, but government won’t pay for it

The drug is the second Alzheimer’s medicine to receive a lukewarm reception from the UK government in recent months.

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Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed - experts

Policy and lifestyle interventions to address 14 risk factors for dementia could significantly curb the neurocognitive disorder’s global burden.

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Alzheimer's blood test 90% reliable in doctors' offices, study finds

A commercially available blood test was trialled in healthcare settings.

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New nasal spray could clear proteins in brain that cause Alzheimer's

The innovative treatment, which targets the build-up of harmful protein, showed promising results in improving brain function in old mice.

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A family's rare genetic variant could help delay Alzheimer's disease

A Colombian family's genes offer a new clue about delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia.

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US health advisers back drug to slow Alzheimer's disease

US regulators will make a final decision on the drug later this year.

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'It's very moving': How music therapy can help with dementia

A Manchester orchestra has joined forces with universities and the healthcare system to roll out a programme of dementia music therapy sessions across the city.

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Study finds possible 'distinct genetic form' of Alzheimer's disease

Almost all individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene develop signs of Alzheimer's disease, the study found.

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Human brains are increasing in size. Could this reduce dementia risk?

Several brain structures increased in volume between people born in the 1930s and people born in the 1970s which may reduce dementia risk.

Nutrition

Eating meat and processed foods daily linked to Alzheimer's disease

A new study found that patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s tended to regularly eat meat and processed foods.

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Viagra may reduce risk of Alzheimer's in men, new study finds

A new study has linked erectile dysfunction drugs to a reduced risk of a common form of dementia.

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Alzheimer’s passed between humans in rare, obsolete medical procedure

Researchers found that an obsolete medical procedure may have resulted in the transmission of the amyloid-beta protein which is linked to dementia.

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Blood tests can diagnose Alzheimer’s with ‘high accuracy’, study finds

A new study by a group of researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that blood tests are just as good as more expensive and painful methods of detecting signs of Alzheimer’s.

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Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new tool

Scientists are using a technology called focused ultrasound to jiggle temporary openings in the blood-brain barrier.

wellbeing

Disrupted sleep in midlife linked to memory, thinking problems

Interruptions to your sleep have been linked to cognitive problems later in life, according to a new study.

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Common stomach bug linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds

While a stomach bug is undoubtedly an unpleasant experience, its symptoms normally disappear in a matter of a few days. But now researchers have found that a stomach bug found in a majority of people can be quite dangerous in the long term.

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What were some of the top innovations in health this year?

This year was marked by a new malaria vaccine and new technology to help patients.

United Kingdom

Does owning a pet help prevent dementia among the elderly?

A recent study has found that looking after a pet - particularly among single and elderly people - could help slow down rates of cognitive decline.