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A light micrograph of mice neurons that have been labelled with a fluorescent protein to distinguish between cells at different depths within the brain tissue

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Mysterious 'compound X' clears toxic Parkinson’s proteins from brain

A drug known only as compound X helped to remove the problematic proteins associated with Parkinson's disease from the brains of mice, and improved their balance and mobility

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A scanning electron micrograph of a mouse's nerve cell that is affected by misfolded versions of the proteins amyloid and beta, which are thought to drive Alzheimer's disease

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Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer's

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An illustration of an enzyme called RNA polymerase replicating viral RNA

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Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

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An illustration of the glymphatic system, which is comprised of channels that clear waste from the brain

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The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins

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A scanning electron micrograph of E coli (yellow) infecting cells (blue) within a human bladder, causing them to secrete thick mucus (orange)

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Cystitis or tooth decay could trigger dementia just a few years later

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Parkinson's disease may reduce enjoyment of pleasant smells

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Inflammation might cause Alzheimer's – here's how to reduce it

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Alzheimer’s may start with inflammation in the skin, lungs or gut

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The surprising vaccine side effects that can improve long-term health

People often focus on the bad side effects of vaccines, but they can have some great side effects too, says columnist Michael Le Page. They don’t just protect us from contagious diseases but can also lower the risk of dementia and heart attacks

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Paediatricians’ blood used to make new treatments for RSV and colds

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Statins don't cause most of the side effects listed on their labels

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Why people can have Alzheimer's-related brain damage but no symptoms

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How an 1800s vaccine drive beat smallpox in Denmark in just 7 years

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