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‘Suicide risk almost seven times higher after young onset dementia diagnosis’

The risk of someone taking their own life is almost seven times higher after diagnosis of young onset dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment to patients who are diagnosed ...

03 Oct 2022 at 17:17

Loss of neurons, not lack of sleep, makes Alzheimer’s patients drowsy – study

The tiredness that Alzheimer’s patients experience is not caused by a lack of sleep, but the system in their brain that keeps them awake no longer works, a new study suggests. The findings contradict the common belief that Alzheimer’s disease ...

04 Apr 2022 at 17:55

Blood test ‘could be as accurate as lumbar puncture for Alzheimer’s detection’

A blood test could be just as accurate as painful and invasive lumbar punctures for detecting Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests. Measuring levels of a protein called p-tau217 in the blood could be just as good at detecting the signs of ...

22 Jan 2024 at 16:00

‘Starting hormone therapy at menopause onset does not increase Alzheimer’s risk’

Early menopause may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, but women who begin hormone therapy (HT) at the start of menopause do not have an increased risk of the condition, new research has suggested. Women are more likely than men to ...

03 Apr 2023 at 16:00

Health and lifestyle factors could increase risk of young-onset dementia – study

Health issues including vitamin D deficiency, depression and stroke increase the risk of young-onset dementia, a new study suggests. The findings suggest that targeting health and lifestyle factors could reduce the risk of the condition. ...

26 Dec 2023 at 16:00

Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the condition

A family history of Alzheimer’s disease on the mother’s side might increase the chances of someone developing the condition, new research suggests. Whether a person inherits risk of Alzheimer’s from their mother or father influences the ...

17 Jun 2024 at 16:00

Weight-loss jabs and those for diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study

Weight-loss jabs and those for diabetes may be linked to a lower risk of dementia, a study suggests. Semaglutide in particular, whose brand names include Wegovy and Ozempic, showed promise in cutting the risk of conditions that impair ...

07 Apr 2025 at 16:00

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