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Lithium shows promise in Alzheimer's study
Speed Read Potential new treatments could use small amounts of the common metal
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'Wonder drug': the potential health benefits of creatine
The Explainer Popular fitness supplement shows promise in easing symptoms of everything from depression to menopause and could even help prevent Alzheimer's
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China's soaring dementia rates
Under The Radar Government launches action plan after cases in China increase 50% faster than global average
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Five medical breakthroughs of 2024
The Explainer The year's new discoveries for health conditions that affect millions
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Can dementia be defeated?
Today's Big Question A new report identifies 14 risk factors
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Gene variant shows promise slowing Alzheimer's
Speed Read A rare genetic trait called Christchurch could delay the onset of disease
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The witchcraft myths haunting Africa's dementia patients
Under the Radar Lack of awareness of symptoms and shortage of specialists means sufferers are vulnerable to accusations and attacks
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The latest breakthroughs for Alzheimer's and dementia
In Depth Amyloid-fighting medications, a 'revolutionary jab', blood testing and first oral drug see treatment at an inflection point, says expert
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How the transmission of Alzheimer's might be possible
The Explainer New research links dementia cases to injections of human growth hormone from deceased donors' brains
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Lecanemab: the Alzheimer’s drug that could herald a cure
Speed Read Treatment slowed memory decline by 27% over 18 months but there are concerns over safety
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Aducanumab: what scientists are saying about new Alzheimer’s drug
In Depth US regulator’s approval comes in the wake of significant scientific debate over treatment’s effectiveness
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Research reveals link between dementia gene and ‘severe Covid-19’
Speed Read Dementia patients ‘twice as likely’ to suffer severe coronavirus symptoms
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Why British dementia patients are being sent to Thailand
Speed Read New research reveals desperate families seeking affordable care overseas for relatives with the disease
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Barbara Windsor’s husband reveals her Alzheimer’s battle
Speed Read Deteriorating health has left 80-year-old former Eastenders star in ‘continual confusion’
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