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GemVax’s GV1001 Activates Brain’s 'Cleanup Cells' to Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques

GemVax’s GV1001 Activates Brain’s 'Cleanup Cells' to Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques

GemVax & Kael announced on June 10 that a study detailing the therapeutic mechanism of its Alzheimer’s disease drug candidate, GV1001, has been...
New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Alzheimer’s Progression, Pinpointing Optimal Candidates for Treatment

New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Alzheimer’s Progression, Pinpointing Optimal Candidates for Treatment

Dementia medications do not yield uniform results for every patient; instead, their clinical efficacy depends heavily on a distinct "optimal...
The Resilience Code: How Immature Neurons Shield the Brain From Alzheimer’s Dementia

The Resilience Code: How Immature Neurons Shield the Brain From Alzheimer’s Dementia

Toxic clumps of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease can accumulate throughout the brain without dementia ever...
The Rising Tide of Early-Onset Dementia: Why Is Brain Aging Accelerating?

The Rising Tide of Early-Onset Dementia: Why Is Brain Aging Accelerating?

When visiting long-term care facilities, the presence of residents in their 50s and 60s is increasingly common.
Can 'Sound and Light' Treat the Brain? New Hope for Dementia Therapy Without Side Effects

Can 'Sound and Light' Treat the Brain? New Hope for Dementia Therapy Without Side Effects

A South Korean research team has demonstrated the potential for treating Alzheimer’s disease using non-invasive sound...
Fighting ‘Type 3 Diabetes’: How a Longer Reproductive Span Shields Diabetic Women from Dementia

Fighting ‘Type 3 Diabetes’: How a Longer Reproductive Span Shields Diabetic Women from Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is increasingly being referred to in medical circles as “type 3...
As You Get Older, the Scariest Thing Is “Dementia”: What You Need to Start Doing Now to Protect Your Mind

As You Get Older, the Scariest Thing Is “Dementia”: What You Need to Start Doing Now to Protect Your Mind

As we age, many people admit that the health problem they fear most is dementia. It is uniquely frightening because it...

"Severe Hearing Loss Can Raise Dementia Risk Fivefold": Why Hearing Aids Are as Vital as Glasses

When someone says, “I can’t hear well,” it is often brushed off as a natural part of aging.
The Secret of ‘Superagers’: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Possess the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

The Secret of ‘Superagers’: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Possess the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

There are individuals who, even in their 80s, maintain an exceptional memory comparable to those in their 20s.
Can Birdwatching Help Fend Off Dementia? New Study Links the Hobby to Enhanced Brain Structure

Can Birdwatching Help Fend Off Dementia? New Study Links the Hobby to Enhanced Brain Structure

A new study has found that the specialized hobby of birdwatching can restructure the human brain in ways comparable to...