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Alzheimer’s drug fuels hope and concern after ‘breakthrough’ trial

Lecanemab was shown to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in early-stage patients.

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Chris Hemsworth taking break from acting after Alzheimer's risk

The Thor and Avengers star has revealed an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and will now take time off the big screen.

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Drinking 3 cups of milk a day could prevent Alzheimer's, study says

Researchers found that older adults drinking 3 cups of milk a day had higher levels of an antioxidant that helps detox the brain.

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Good News: ‘Quantum internet’ and a village lit up by the sea

Huge leaps in science, internet and urban planning, and two other things that went well in the world.

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Czech Republic

Two killed and 50 injured in fire at Alzheimer's nursing home

The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening in Roztoky, a town just north of the Czech capital.

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This 81-year-old man has climbed more than 200 Scottish mountains

After 636 days of climbing mountains, Nick Gardner is now halfway through his challenge.

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Aphasia: What we know about the brain condition affecting Bruce Willis

The actor’s family said he was diagnosed with aphasia, “which is impacting his cognitive abilities”. But what do we know about this condition?

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Bruce Willis steps away from acting after brain disorder diagnosis

For an actor, aphasia could pose a huge challenge depending on how severe it is,

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Global dementia cases set to rise 300% by 2050

New research estimates that global dementia cases are set to rise dramatically in the next 30 years unless preventative measures are put in place.

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Could using Viagra prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Don't be surprised if the doctor prescribes Viagra for your memory losses: scientists claim that the little blue pill could improve brain health and reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease by 69 per cent.

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How London’s taxi drivers’ brains are helping in Alzheimer's research

Black cab drivers’ brains are different from everyone else’s due to the vast amount of navigational knowledge they need to store - and this is helping scientists research the onset of Alzheimer's.

Tech News

Tech this week: NASA astronauts grow first ever peppers in space

Astronauts were busy aboard the International Space Station this week and a new study finds robot cats could improve the well-being of dementia patients.

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Have we found the secret to longevity?

Researchers have designed an antibody that can recognise specific proteins on the surface of aged cells.

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World’s most powerful MRI scanner delivers its first images

The French-built MRI - the most powerful scanner yet - is set to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases, one pumpkin at a time.

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Could this tech be a game-changer for Alzheimer’s diagnosis?

Approximately 24 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s worldwide and that number is expected to double due to the ageing population.

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Study raises hopes of new hormone treatment for Alzheimer’s

A new study has found that a synthetic hormone can regulate a gene linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

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Can AI help detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s?

The NHS is trialling a new AI-assisted tool that could help to diagnose mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer’s.

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Abel the humanoid robot is being designed to tell how you’re feeling

This humanoid robot will be able to read human emotions and hopefully serve as a companion for people with Alzheimer’s and autism.

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Breakthrough or hype? US approves much-debated new Alzheimer's drug

US health officials have approved the first drug that they say may help slow Alzheimer's disease. Many experts are unconvinced.

United Kingdom

British actress Barbara Windsor, star of Carry On films, dies aged 83

A national treasure in the UK, she shot to fame for her roles in nine of the Carry On films in the 1960s, before portraying Peggy Mitchell in the soap opera Eastenders.