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SGMC Health is now providing FDA-approved infusion therapy that can slow early Alzheimer's progression, giving South Georgia families new hope. This marks one of the first treatments that targets the disease itself rather than just managing symptoms.
Four promising new treatments could reach patients this spring, offering fresh hope for people battling hard-to-treat conditions. From the first-ever medication for a chronic liver infection to an at-home Alzheimer's treatment, these therapies represent real progress for patients who've been waiting.
While expensive new Alzheimer's drugs grab headlines, doctors reveal that existing affordable medications work twice as well but only half of patients receive them. Researchers are now combining different approaches that could finally stop the disease.
A new study shows that staying mentally active throughout life—reading, writing, learning languages—may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 38% and delay symptoms by years. Even better: it's never too late to start building brain health.
A Parisian sales engineer who bought a charity raffle ticket on a whim over the weekend just won an original Picasso painting worth $1 million. The raffle raised $14 million for Alzheimer's research while giving one lucky art lover the prize of a lifetime.
South Korean scientists just solved a major obstacle blocking simple blood tests for Alzheimer's disease. Their breakthrough sensor can detect disease markers even in real blood samples.
Scientists found that simple blood or stool tests measuring gut health could spot dementia risk years earlier than traditional brain scans. The discovery offers hope for catching cognitive decline when treatments work best.
A Paris engineer who bought a last-minute raffle ticket won a rare Picasso painting worth over $1 million while raising $12 million for Alzheimer's research. The charity raffle sold 120,000 tickets across 52 countries, turning small donations into a major medical breakthrough fund.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that tubulin, a protein already in our brains, can redirect harmful proteins away from forming the toxic clumps that cause Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Instead of fighting disease proteins, the breakthrough focuses on keeping them busy with healthy work.
Boston scientists discovered a simple blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease years before brain scans show changes or symptoms appear. The breakthrough could help millions get earlier treatment and push back the clock on this devastating disease.
A father of three who ran the London Marathon dressed as a unicorn in 2022 is back for round two, this time as a medieval king. Jeremie Maillard's world record attempts honor both his late father and his mother battling cancer.
Older adults who got a high-dose flu vaccine showed up to 20% lower Alzheimer's risk compared to those receiving the standard dose. The finding adds to growing evidence that certain vaccines might protect brain health as we age.
New research shows that even moderate drinking may harm brain health and increase dementia risk. The good news? It's a risk factor you can actually control.
Four women will play mah jongg for 48 straight hours to break a world record and raise money for food banks and Alzheimer's research. The June event turns a beloved game into a force for good.
Researchers discovered a drainage network inside protective brain layers that slowly removes waste, changing how we understand brain health. This breakthrough could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.
Scientists discovered that higher vitamin D levels in middle age are linked to fewer toxic protein tangles in the brain 16 years later. The finding offers hope that something as simple as sunshine, fish, or supplements could help protect against Alzheimer's.
A charity raffle in Paris is giving people the chance to win a 1941 Picasso painting for just €100, with proceeds funding Alzheimer's research. If all 120,000 tickets sell, the initiative could raise €12 million for medical breakthroughs. #
Researchers discovered a previously unknown waste removal system in the human brain that could transform how we understand and treat Alzheimer's and other brain diseases. The breakthrough came from watching fluid movement in real time using advanced MRI technology.
Scientists discovered that combining natural molecules from grapes and turmeric with existing drugs treats Alzheimer's more safely and effectively. This breakthrough could help nearly a million Canadians expected to have dementia by 2030.
A stronger flu vaccine designed for people over 65 could slash Alzheimer's risk in half, offering new hope in the fight against a disease affecting 6 million Americans. The discovery came from researchers analyzing nearly 200,000 older adults.
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