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We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's

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We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's

Why does mental effort lead to a more resilient brain that can withstand dementia and decline? We are now discovering the mechanisms behind this cognitive reserve, opening up new ways to boost it

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Scientist examining DNA results on a screen

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Rare mutation hints gene editing could prevent Alzheimer’s disease

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Blood test could tell if a fever is due to infection or other diseases

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Amyloid plaques in the brain of someone with Alzheimer's disease. The condition has also been linked to too much cholesterol in brain cells, slowing brain signalling

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Gene variant that raises Alzheimer's risk may boost fertility in women

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Why consumer tests for risk of Alzheimer’s have potential downsides

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Loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's in at-risk people

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Loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's in at-risk people

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Is Alzheimer’s drug donanemab really a 'turning point' for treatment?

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First RSV treatment for infants and children approved in US

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Parkinson's disease: Exercise may stop crucial neurons from degrading

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A small number of people in Florida and Texas have contracted malaria

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What we know so far about the malaria cases in Florida and Texas

Five malaria cases have been reported in Florida and Texas, all of which were acquired through local transmission

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Superbugs will struggle to evolve resistance to unusual new antibiotic

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Plague first came to Britain from Europe at least 4000 years ago

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Do new Alzheimer's drugs signal the end of the condition?

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People with partial resistance to Alzheimer’s could inspire new drugs

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