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Alzheimer's disease
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- 1Study: Alzheimer's increasingly seen as a treatable condition●Alzheimer's disease starting to be considered a treatable condition – study
A new study suggests Alzheimer's disease is starting to be reframed as a treatable condition rather than an inevitably progressive, untreatable illness. The shift follows growing momentum around new therapies that can alter the disease's course, and the finding is drawing attention among clinicians, patients and health commentators weighing what it means for future care.
- 2Glucosamine supplement linked to faster Alzheimer's progression▼Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
Glucosamine, a widely used joint supplement taken by millions for arthritis and cartilage relief, has been linked in new research to faster progression of Alzheimer's disease. The finding raises questions about the supplement's safety for older adults and may prompt doctors to reassess recommendations for patients at risk of dementia.
- 3Radiation Exposure May Trigger Key Feature of Alzheimer's▼Radiation Exposure May Trigger a Key Feature of Alzheimer's in The Brain
New research suggests radiation exposure may trigger a key feature of Alzheimer's disease in the brain. According to ScienceAlert, the findings point to radiation potentially initiating one of the hallmark brain changes associated with the disease, adding to growing scientific interest in environmental factors that may contribute to Alzheimer's risk.