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Cancer and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most feared diagnoses in medicine, but they rarely strike the same person.For years, epidemiologists have noticed that people with cancer seem less likely to develop Alzheimer's, and…

A study published in 2022 found a tenuous but plausible link between picking your nose and an increased risk of developing dementia.In cases where picking at your nose causes internal tissue damage, critical species of bacteria have…

A combination of obesity and low levels of the nutrient choline could contribute to accelerated brain aging and potentially some early triggers of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, according to a new study.Choline is…

Specific immune cells in the brain may play a crucial role in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study – a discovery that could lead to new therapies that try to coax cells into this protective…

Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold for human hearing are routinely used in medical care.Also known as ultrasound, these sound waves can help clinicians diagnose and monitor disease, and can also provide first glimpses of…

A study of around 500,000 medical records published in 2023 suggested that severe viral infections like encephalitis and pneumonia increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.Researchers found…

Three scientists learned they carry genes that significantly increase their risk for Alzheimer's. Here's how…

A recent study published in Brainchallenges long-held assumptions about Alzheimer’s disease treatment. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that new monoclonal antibody drugs may slow cognitive decline by increasing levels…