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Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Could a simple blood test identify people who show no memory loss but already have Alzheimer's-related protein buildup in their brain.
Slowing the Inevitable: How Early Antibody Therapy Is Transforming Alzheimer’s Care

Slowing the Inevitable: How Early Antibody Therapy Is Transforming Alzheimer’s Care

“Lately, I keep forgetting appointments.” “They keep repeating what they just said.” When memory lapses in a parent become noticeable, families...
Amyloid Is Not the Only Culprit: GRK2 Protein Emerges as New Target in Alzheimer’s Fight

Amyloid Is Not the Only Culprit: GRK2 Protein Emerges as New Target in Alzheimer’s Fight

For decades, Alzheimer’s disease research has focused intensely on two primary culprits: beta-amyloid, which forms...
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...
Expanded Health Insurance Coverage Lowers Barrier to Care for Rare Heart and Kidney Disorder

Expanded Health Insurance Coverage Lowers Barrier to Care for Rare Heart and Kidney Disorder

Patients suffering from light-chain amyloidosis, a rare and debilitating blood disorder that causes abnormal proteins...
Diagnosing Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia with a Single Drop of Saliva: Breakthrough in South Korean Medical Tech

Diagnosing Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia with a Single Drop of Saliva: Breakthrough in South Korean Medical Tech

A South Korean research team has pioneered a technology capable of diagnosing major neurological and psychiatric...
Taking Leqembi Isn’t Enough: Only 3% of Early Alzheimer’s Patients Follow Recommended Lifestyle Habits

Taking Leqembi Isn’t Enough: Only 3% of Early Alzheimer’s Patients Follow Recommended Lifestyle Habits

The arrival of disease-modifying treatments capable of slowing Alzheimer’s progression has offered patients newfound...
Could Your Breakfast Choice Accelerate Brain Aging? Foods to Avoid vs. Foods That Protect Cognitive Health

Could Your Breakfast Choice Accelerate Brain Aging? Foods to Avoid vs. Foods That Protect Cognitive Health

Breakfast is far more than a quick way to kickstart the day—it is a critical habit for safeguarding long-term brain...
The Ultra-Processed Trap: Why a Healthy Diet Can’t Save Your Brain from Junk Food

The Ultra-Processed Trap: Why a Healthy Diet Can’t Save Your Brain from Junk Food

Even if you strictly follow a nutrient-rich regimen like the Mediterranean diet, regularly consuming ultra-processed...
Epilepsy Patients Show Elevated Brain 'Tau Signals' and Accelerated Biological Aging, Study Finds

Epilepsy Patients Show Elevated Brain 'Tau Signals' and Accelerated Biological Aging, Study Finds

Epilepsy is traditionally treated as a condition defined primarily by seizures and the immediate need to control them.