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.
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.
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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44% Bias Score
New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise but Face Accessibility Barriers
New Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, slow disease progression by about 30% but are expensive (£20,000-£25,000 annually), require specialized administration and monitoring, and are therefore inaccessible to most of the world's 50 million dementia sufferers, two-thirds of whom live in low- ...
New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise but Face Accessibility Barriers
New Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, slow disease progression by about 30% but are expensive (£20,000-£25,000 annually), require specialized administration and monitoring, and are therefore inaccessible to most of the world's 50 million dementia sufferers, two-thirds of whom live in low- ...
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36% Bias Score
Rugby Dementia Fears Prompt Call for Parent Warnings
Conor Buckett, son of former Welsh rugby player Ian Buckett who died of CTE-related dementia at 56, is urging rugby organizations to warn parents about the risks of brain injuries before children start playing.
Rugby Dementia Fears Prompt Call for Parent Warnings
Conor Buckett, son of former Welsh rugby player Ian Buckett who died of CTE-related dementia at 56, is urging rugby organizations to warn parents about the risks of brain injuries before children start playing.
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MBE Awarded for Dementia Care Campaign in Football
Penelope Watson, wife of former footballer Dave Watson, received an MBE for her campaign advocating for better dementia care in football, including establishing memory clubs and working with the family of Jeff Astle, who died from a degenerative brain condition; other Nottinghamshire residents also ...
MBE Awarded for Dementia Care Campaign in Football
Penelope Watson, wife of former footballer Dave Watson, received an MBE for her campaign advocating for better dementia care in football, including establishing memory clubs and working with the family of Jeff Astle, who died from a degenerative brain condition; other Nottinghamshire residents also ...
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16% Bias Score
Oral Microbiome Test Predicts Heart Disease, Cancer, and Dementia Risks
A new £350 test, ORALIS 1, analyzes mouth bacteria to predict risks of heart disease, cancer, and dementia; one patient with alarmingly high levels of fusobacterium nucleatum highlights its potential for early disease detection and prevention.
Oral Microbiome Test Predicts Heart Disease, Cancer, and Dementia Risks
A new £350 test, ORALIS 1, analyzes mouth bacteria to predict risks of heart disease, cancer, and dementia; one patient with alarmingly high levels of fusobacterium nucleatum highlights its potential for early disease detection and prevention.
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40% Bias Score
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.
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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Head Injuries May Reactivate Brain Viruses, Triggering Alzheimer's: Lab Study
Laboratory research suggests that head injuries may reactivate dormant herpes viruses (like HSV-1) in the brain, triggering inflammation and potentially leading to Alzheimer's disease, due to beta-amyloid plaque buildup and tau protein formation; this was demonstrated in a model brain.
Head Injuries May Reactivate Brain Viruses, Triggering Alzheimer's: Lab Study
Laboratory research suggests that head injuries may reactivate dormant herpes viruses (like HSV-1) in the brain, triggering inflammation and potentially leading to Alzheimer's disease, due to beta-amyloid plaque buildup and tau protein formation; this was demonstrated in a model brain.
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China Unveils Action Plan to Curb Rising Dementia Cases by 2030
China launched a national action plan to combat the rising dementia cases, aiming to establish a comprehensive system for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care by 2030, driven by its rapidly aging population and increasing life expectancy.
China Unveils Action Plan to Curb Rising Dementia Cases by 2030
China launched a national action plan to combat the rising dementia cases, aiming to establish a comprehensive system for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care by 2030, driven by its rapidly aging population and increasing life expectancy.
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Mentally Stimulating Sedentary Activities Shown to Benefit Brain Health in Older Adults
A University of South Australia study found that while prolonged sitting is harmful, mentally stimulating sedentary activities (reading, socializing) improve cognitive function in older adults (397 participants over 60), whereas passive activities (TV, video games) negatively impact it, potentially ...
Mentally Stimulating Sedentary Activities Shown to Benefit Brain Health in Older Adults
A University of South Australia study found that while prolonged sitting is harmful, mentally stimulating sedentary activities (reading, socializing) improve cognitive function in older adults (397 participants over 60), whereas passive activities (TV, video games) negatively impact it, potentially ...
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36% Bias Score
NHS to Decide on Alzheimer's Drug HMTM by April
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is evaluating hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM), an oral drug, for treating Alzheimer's disease; early trials show promise in slowing disease progression, with a decision expected by April.
NHS to Decide on Alzheimer's Drug HMTM by April
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is evaluating hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM), an oral drug, for treating Alzheimer's disease; early trials show promise in slowing disease progression, with a decision expected by April.
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Social Inequality Linked to Reduced Brain Volume and Connectivity
A study found higher social inequality is linked to reduced brain volume and connectivity in Latin America and the US, particularly impacting Alzheimer's patients in Latin America, highlighting the need for interventions addressing systemic factors.
Social Inequality Linked to Reduced Brain Volume and Connectivity
A study found higher social inequality is linked to reduced brain volume and connectivity in Latin America and the US, particularly impacting Alzheimer's patients in Latin America, highlighting the need for interventions addressing systemic factors.
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20% Bias Score