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Nation Aug 29

Utah Supreme Court blocks firing squad execution of prisoner with dementia

By Matthew Brown, Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press

Science Aug 28

New hope for Alzheimer's: Groundbreaking Harvard study finds lithium reverses brain aging
4 things to know about a new study on lithium and Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study from Harvard Medical School asks whether the element lithium might be a key factor in whether someone develops Alzheimer’s disease.

By Genesis Magpayo

Health Jul 30

Terez Redai, 88, talks with Margareta nursing home employees after using VR goggles, in Kecskemet
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Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia

An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the…

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris

Health Mar 01

An elderly man crosses his hands on a cane during a funeral in the Bronx borough of New York City
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Dementia risk in the U.S. after age 55 higher than previously thought, study finds

A new study shows that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after turning 55 is more than double what earlier research had found. The New York University study estimates that the number of dementia cases will double by 2060, reaching 1…

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

Science Dec 20

The aurora borealis, also known as the "northern lights", illuminates the sky over Vancouver
The biggest science stories that lit up our world in 2024

A look at some of the most notable research-related events and discoveries of 2024, as well as a few studies and policy moves that will play out in the coming year.

By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine

Jul 29

Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other air pollution, dementia research finds

By Associated Press

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution. New research links it to an increased risk of dementia.

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Jul 02

FDA approves 2nd Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow dementia

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Kisunla is not a cure and slows worsening memory and cognitive problems by about seven months.

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Feb 27

Wendy Williams docuseries producers say they didn’t know she had dementia

By Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press

"Where is Wendy Williams?", a two-part docuseries, aired Saturday and Sunday on Lifetime.

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Feb 23

Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD. It affects parts of the brain controlling behavior and language.

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May 30

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How Rosalynn Carter reduced stigma around mental health and caregiving

By William Brangham

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. That news comes about three months after it was announced her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, was moving into hospice care. Caregiving has been a major focus of Mrs. Carter’s…

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