Semaglutide is associated with a 40-70% lower risk of first-time Alzheimer’s disease in patients with type 2 diabetes compared with other antidiabetic drugs. Test: Associations of semaglutide with first-time diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with type 2 diabetes: a targeted emulation trial using nationwide real-world data in the US. Photo credit: Marc Bruxelle/Shutterstock.com A […]
Higher levels of HDL-C, called “good cholesterol,” have been shown to correlate with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A up-to-date study published in the journal Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism can explain why. According to a research team led by the University of Pittsburgh, when a woman enters menopause, it is about the […]
Scientists have developed a fresh drug that may show promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease because it blocks the build-up of tau protein and acts on two regions of the protein, preventing it from sticking together. The newest drug, RI-AG03, is a peptide inhibitor developed by a research team led by Lancaster University in collaboration with […]
Scientists have revealed that excessive exposure to outdoor lithe at night may enhance the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Recent test published in Frontiers in Neuroscience suggests that excessive lithe pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in both older and teenage adults. However, for people under 65, nighttime lithe exposure poses a greater risk […]
Hypertension is linked to several grave health problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Scientists now emphasize that using appropriate medications to control hypertension is key not only to preventing cardiovascular disease, but also to reducing the risk of developing dementia. Untreated high blood pressure is associated with a 42% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
Excess body weight increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, but studies have shown that it is not always just the total body weight that matters, but also the body composition. Scientists have found that people who store fat around their abdomen and arms have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease compared to […]
In a recent study published in JAMA network openResearchers examined the association between hormone therapy (HMT) used to treat breast cancer and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) (a group of cognitive disorders that cause memory loss and impaired thinking) in women aged 65 and older. Test: Alzheimer’s disease and related […]
In a recent review published in Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaResearchers have examined sex-related and sex-specific factors of resilience and resistance in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Test: Gender Differences in Cognitive Resilience to Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease. Photo source: Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock.com Background Gender and sex play a key role in defining protective and risk factors for AD. […]
