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Diets that lower inflammation might cut dementia risk, study indicates

A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods might help people avoid dementia, especially if they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.

Jul 1, 2026

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Blood samples uncover concussion in older adults, offering more objective diagnosis

Researchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analyzing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people aged over 60, the world's most at-risk group for the condition. Concussion, or mild traumatic ...

Jun 1, 2026

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Virtual reality pathfinding errors may flag early Alzheimer's risk before symptoms appear

Alzheimer's disease (AD) often begins long before it is clinically recognized, with subtle brain changes emerging years before noticeable memory loss or cognitive decline. Among the earliest regions affected are the hippocampus ...

May 27, 2026

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At-home blood test and brain testing could screen people for dementia risk

A finger prick blood test combined with online brain testing—all done from home—could one day effectively identify people's risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.

May 6, 2026

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Anemia in adults 60 and older linked to 66% higher dementia risk

A new study has found that the effects of anemia—a condition caused by a lack of hemoglobin needed to carry oxygen to organs and tissues—may stretch beyond fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin. They reach into the ...

Apr 22, 2026 report

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Autoantibodies implicated as drivers of long COVID in new study

A growing body of evidence suggests that long COVID (or post-COVID syndrome), a condition affecting more than 10% of people after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, may be driven by the immune system turning against the body. Now, new ...

Mar 24, 2026

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In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes and worse memory

In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated with worse brain structure, which in turn was related to worse memory. The study, published in Neurology, ...

Feb 25, 2026

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Lower kidney function linked to higher Alzheimer's blood biomarkers, review finds

People with lower kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers often used in research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the ...

Feb 12, 2026

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Researchers develop a new model to study colorectal cancer

Researchers at Åbo Akademi University have identified a new molecular change in patients with colorectal cancer and developed a genetic disease model that forms tumors in the large intestine, resembling those seen in patients. ...

Feb 10, 2026

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Long COVID linked to Alzheimer's disease mechanisms

The increased size of, and lesser blood supply to, a key brain structure in patients with long COVID tracks with known blood markers of Alzheimer's disease and greater levels of dementia, a new study finds.