Medical research
Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer's, study finds
Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease—at least, in mice.
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News tagged with memory loss
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mild COVID-19 can cause long-term cognitive losses, finds study
Memory loss and attention deficit are frequent complaints of people who have survived severe COVID-19, but these and other cognitive impairments have also been observed in mild cases more than 18 months after the start of ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk
Hormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias later in life, according to a new study published in JAMA ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Neuroscience
Seeing inside Alzheimer's disease brain using cryo-electron tomography
Scientists investigating Alzheimer's disease have determined the structure of molecules within a human brain for the very first time.
Jul 11, 2024
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Health
Study finds poor health, stress in 20s takes toll in 40s with lower cognition
Higher inflammation in young adulthood is linked to lower performance in skills testing in midlife. Young adults who have higher levels of inflammation, which is associated with obesity, physical inactivity, chronic illness, ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Medications
Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study
A new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early trial results suggested on Monday.
Jun 29, 2024
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Neuroscience
Serotonin 2C receptor regulates memory in mice and humans: Implications for Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models. The findings, ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Can music help someone with Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory, ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Neuroscience
Vaccination may reduce memory loss from COVID-19 infections
Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 10 to 30% of the general population has experienced some form of virus-induced cognitive impairment, including trouble concentrating, brain fog or memory loss. This led a team of ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Neuroscience
Novel treatment effectively treats cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that is the leading cause of dementia, and it involves cognitive decline, memory loss, and ultimately the inability to perform daily tasks.
Jun 20, 2024
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