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Maine scientists researching whether eye test could lead to early detection of Alzheimer’s  The Portland Press Herald Highlights from ARVO 2025  Modern Retina Eye symptoms that signal Alzheimer’s before memory loss  Rolling Out Bar Harbor scientists say eye test could be way to detect Alzheimer’s  Newsradio WGAN | Source link

Older adults who eat two eggs a week may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a new study claims.  Researchers from Boston, Washington DC and Chicago found that the presence of several nutrients, particularly choline in the breakfast staple can help lower the risk of the progressive disease.  Choline is an essential nutrient for liver development, healthy brain development, muscle movement, …

Summary: Women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a disparity that can’t be fully explained by longevity alone. Researchers are exploring biological differences, focusing on X chromosome-linked genes and hormonal shifts like menopause. Declines in estrogen during menopause may leave the brain more vulnerable to the tau protein tangles that drive cognitive decline. Understanding these …

Newborn Babies and Alzheimer’s Patients Have This Surprising Thing in Common  SciTechDaily Source link

Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cell in the human brain according to the latest calculations. These cell types vary in their function, in the number and length of their cellular appendages, and in their interconnections. They emit different neurotransmitters into our …

NHS figures suggest that over 944,000 people in the UK currently have dementia, including one in every 11 over 65 years old 06:00, 13 Jul 2025Updated 08:26, 13 Jul 2025 Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often mixed up(Image: AquaArts Studio/Getty Images) Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often mistaken for one another. But one psychologist has now delved into both terms …

Frequent egg consumption linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia, study finds  PsyPost Source link

Scientists have uncovered a new group of rogue proteins in the brain that could play a major role in triggering and worsening Alzheimer’s disease. Until now, researchers believed that clumps of amyloid and tau proteins were the main culprits behind the devastating cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s patients.  But a new study from Johns Hopkins University has identified more than 200 …