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Two Irish brothers who carry the same rare dementia gene that killed their mother are running extreme challenges to fund research before their own symptoms begin. Their mission: complete the 2026 London Marathon and sprint across Ireland in 32 days.
Scientists say someone alive today could become the first person ever cured of Alzheimer's disease. After decades of research, breakthrough treatments and revolutionary blood tests are bringing hope to millions of families touched by dementia.
Scientists say the first person to be cured of Alzheimer's disease may already be alive today. With over 190 trials underway and breakthrough treatments already approved, researchers call this a turning point in the fight against dementia.
After 18 months of paperwork and "begging," an Australian father secured life-changing disability support for his partner diagnosed with dementia at 47. His advocacy breakthrough could help thousands of younger-onset dementia families navigate the complex system.
A health researcher reveals how cancer went from whispered shame to public health priority in one generation, and why dementia can follow the same path. The transformation didn't wait for cures but started with brave advocacy and system change.
The World Health Organization just released groundbreaking guidance showing that nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes and managing health risks. With 57 million people worldwide living with dementia and 10 million new cases each year, this evidence-based roadmap offers real hope for protecting cognitive health.
LaShonda Adams gently explains to her 48-year-old husband every day who she is, who their kids are, and why he can't remember their 24 years together. After a massive heart attack left him without oxygen for 20 minutes, vascular dementia erased his memory of everything past age 24.
A common vaccine designed to prevent shingles may also protect against dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Multiple studies across three countries show vaccinated adults face significantly lower dementia rates.
Families struggling to care for loved ones with dementia are getting new support as experts reveal simple strategies to prevent wandering and keep their relatives safe. A growing movement to integrate dementia care into national health systems could transform how millions of families navigate this challenging journey.
A team of researchers across five countries just received $24 million to find a cure for hepatitis B, a virus that affects 300 million people worldwide. The five-year effort could finally bring hope to millions living with a disease that currently has no cure.
A self-made businessman who turned $3,500 into millions is now betting his energy on something bigger: curing diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Lou Weisbach's American Center for Cures brings business thinking to medical breakthroughs.
The Hogeweyk in the Netherlands created the world's first dementia village where residents walk freely through shops, cafes, and parks instead of being confined to traditional nursing homes. This revolutionary care model is spreading worldwide, giving people with severe dementia dignity and normalcy in their final years.
A $40 million project in Madison, Wisconsin will let people with dementia shop, dine, and live with dignity in America's first "dementia village." The six-acre community replaces traditional nursing homes with a Main Street feel where residents control their own daily routines.
A Tesco store in Edinburgh donated £200 worth of kitchen equipment to a beloved dementia charity serving families for over 30 years. The donation comes as the Corstorphine Dementia Project prepares to move into new premises after their current building faces demolition.
An 80-year-old today is significantly less likely to develop dementia than someone the same age was a generation ago. New research reveals that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes we can control right now. #
A new study of over 500,000 nursing home residents found that people who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine were 24% less likely to develop dementia. This common vaccine could prevent one in 17 dementia cases while also protecting against painful shingles infections.
Scientists at UC San Diego have developed a gene therapy that shields brain cells from toxic proteins linked to dementia, successfully preserving memory in mice. The treatment could offer hope for millions facing Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS.
A new stem cell transplant developed at Johns Hopkins has cured sickle cell disease in 95% of patients, using half-matched donors like parents or siblings. The breakthrough means nearly every sickle cell patient can now access a cure that also preserves fertility.
Over 200 million people worldwide take statins to lower cholesterol, but false claims linking them to dementia keep spreading online. New research analyzing 123,000 patients proves these life-saving drugs are safe for your brain.
Your chances of developing dementia at any age are lower now than they were a generation ago, despite an aging population. Simple lifestyle changes and medical advances could prevent nearly half of all cases.
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