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Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years

Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s disease, making it harder to diagnose and preventing early treatment

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Doug Whitney (left, pictured with his son Brian) in November 2022

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Man destined for Alzheimer's may have been saved by accidental therapy

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Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on measles outbreaks

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Striking photo essay examines deadly spread of dengue fever in Nepal

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Striking photo essay examines deadly spread of dengue fever in Nepal

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Close-up of woman brushing her teeth.

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Brushing your teeth in hospital could prevent catching a bad infection

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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

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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

A duo of drugs that boosts our glymphatic system, which clears waste from our brain, also improves the removal of proteins associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease

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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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