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Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment

A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.

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Pauline Quirke Steps Back From Acting Due To Dementia

Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke, 65, is stepping back from acting due to young-onset dementia diagnosed in 2021; early symptoms, like shortened attention spans and depression-like states, are often missed, highlighting the need for early detection and preventative measures, especially give...

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Football Legend Denis Law Dies at 84

Former Manchester United and Scotland football star Denis Law died at 84 after a battle with dementia; his family announced the passing, while tributes poured in from former teammates, clubs, and national teams, highlighting his prolific career, including a British record transfer and Ballon d'Or wi...

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Xenon Gas Shows Promise as Alzheimer's Treatment in Mouse Study

A US study found inhaling xenon gas reduced brain inflammation and improved cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's, leading to plans for a human trial; xenon's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier is key.

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Dementia Risk Significantly Higher Than Previously Estimated

A new study reveals a significantly higher risk of developing dementia after age 55 (42%), driven by an aging population and potentially doubling US dementia cases by 2060, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health and preventative measures.

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Dementia Risk in US to Double by 2060: Study

New research shows 42% of Americans over 55 will develop dementia, with annual diagnoses projected to double by 2060 due to the aging population and racial disparities, highlighting the urgent need for preventative policies.

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Pauline Quirke Retires from Acting Due to Dementia

Pauline Quirke, a 65-year-old actress known for "Birds of a Feather," has retired from acting due to a 2021 dementia diagnosis; her husband announced her retirement and highlighted her successful Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA), which will continue to operate.

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Pauline Quirke Retires Due to Dementia Diagnosis

Pauline Quirke, the 65-year-old actress known for "Birds of a Feather," is retiring from acting due to a 2021 dementia diagnosis; her family will support Alzheimer's Research UK.

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Processed Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

A study of over 133,000 individuals reveals a 13% higher dementia risk with daily consumption of a quarter-serving or more of processed red meat, accelerating brain aging by 1.6 years per serving; replacing red meat with plant-based proteins showed a 19% lower dementia risk.

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Wendy Williams Condemns Guardianship as "Emotional Abuse" in Rare Interview

Wendy Williams, in a Thursday interview on the Breakfast Club, denounced her court-mandated guardianship as emotionally abusive and likened it to imprisonment, contradicting claims of cognitive impairment made by her bank, Wells Fargo, and those involved in a recent Lifetime docuseries.

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U.S. Dementia Cases Projected to Double by 2060

A new study projects a doubling of new U.S. dementia cases by 2060, reaching approximately 1 million annually, primarily due to population aging; the lifetime risk after age 55 is 42%, with disparities across demographics highlighting the urgent need for health equity policies.

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Footballers' Dementia Fears Spark Calls for Strategy

Former Manchester United footballer David May voiced fears of developing dementia due to heading the ball, prompting a call from Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region Mayors for a statutory duty to develop a football dementia strategy, supported by former players and families.

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