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Too much of this hormone linked to cognitive decline in older people

Thyrotoxicosis is a condition where there is too much thyroid hormone in the body, and new research from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that...

Scientists find new link between Alzheimer’s and colorectal cancer

A team of researchers from the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University in China has uncovered intriguing evidence that could explain why people with...

Flavonoid-rich foods may help lower dementia risk, study finds

A new study suggests that consuming more flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, tea, red wine, and dark chocolate, could help reduce the risk of...

Causes and signs of early-onset dementia you need to know

Dementia is often thought of as a condition that primarily affects the elderly, linked closely with the aging process. However, this view overlooks a significant...

MIND diet linked to lower risk of cognitive decline, study finds

A recent study suggests that people who follow the MIND diet—a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—might have a lower risk of developing...

Controlling blood sugar may lower dementia risk in older people

A recent study led by researchers from Monash University in Australia, in collaboration with scientists worldwide, looked into the link between blood sugar control...

New drug could restore memory in Alzheimer’s

Researchers at UCLA Health have discovered a molecule that shows promise in restoring memory and cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. This breakthrough could...

These diabetes drugs may lower dementia risk, study finds

A recent study has revealed that certain medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may offer protection against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The research,...

Scientists find important causes of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia

Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are two devastating neurodegenerative conditions affecting millions of people in the United States. Both diseases result in the...

Blood pressure drugs may lower dementia risk in older people

A new study suggests that taking medications to manage high blood pressure, known as antihypertensives, could reduce the risk of dementia in older adults. This...