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Gene suppression may increase Parkinson's risk
Chicago, March 21 : US scientists have shown that suppressing a gene linked to Parkinson's disease through therapy could actually speed up disease progress and lead to dementia and physical disability.
Nasal spray for diabetics offers new hope to beat dementia
London, Mar. 11 : Diabetes drugs, which are delivered in a simple nasal spray could also have a remarkable effect on Alzheimer's disease, scientists have claimed.
Red wine compound prevents hearing loss
London, Feb 22 : Resveratrol, a red wine compound, also seems to prevent hearing loss, besides warding off heart disease, cancer and dementia, says a study.
Staying fit during middle age could ward off dementia
Washington, Feb 5 : Maintaining physical fitness through middle age could go a long way in keeping dementia at bay, a new study suggests.
Mediterranean diet won\'t prevent dementia or boost memory in old age
There is no evidence that a Mediterranean diet which involve eating plenty of fruit, vegetables and oily fish boosts memory or concentration in old age, say French scientists.
False teeth stuck in UK woman's throat for 9 weeks
A 75-year-old woman from Essex - suffering from dementia - had her false teeth stuck in her throat for nine weeks, after doctors failed to see that she had swallowed them.
First ever Alzheimer's diagnosis validated
More than a century after Alois Alzheimer identified dementia, researchers have validated his diagnosis, basing their analysis of the original patient's brain, revealing its genetic origin.
Passive smoking heightens dementia risk too
Scientists from China, Britain and the US have unearthed a link between passive smoking and the worsening risk of dementia, based on a study involving nearly 6,000 people in five provinces of China.
Passive smoking increases risk of dementia
Scientists in China, UK and the US have found a link between passive smoking and syndromes of dementia.
Blood pressure drug may lower dementia risk
Taking blood pressure drugs known as beta blockers may reduce the risk of brain changes that can lead to Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, according to a study.
Late-life depression may increase dementia risk
Depression in a group of Medicare recipients ages 65 years and older has been linked with prevalent mild cognitive impairment and an increased risk of dementia, according to a study.
Arthritis drugs may help cure Alzheimer's
Experts believe drugs for arthritis could also be used to treat dementia.
Feeling lonely can up dementia risk in later life
Researchers have linked feeling of loneliness to an increased risk of developing dementia in later life.
Chemical \'switches\' for neurodegenerative diseases identified
Researchers at the University of Montreal have identified and "switched off" a chemical chain that causes neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and dementia.
Chemical 'switches' for neurodegenerative diseases identified
Researchers at the University of Montreal have identified and "switched off" a chemical chain that causes neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and dementia.
Helping dementia patients recall words
Dementia patients who fumble for words, trying to recall their usage, could now regain their word memory thanks to a new training programme.
Active lifestyle helps slow dementia
An active lifestyle helps preserve the brain's grey matter and lowers the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD), says a new study.
Keeping heart healthy key to prevent dementia
By keeping your heart healthy and blood pressure under control, you could avoid Alzheimer's disease, say scientists.
Psoriasis drugs may help 'slow dementia'
A study on mice has suggested that drugs, which are used to calm inflammation in psoriasis may also help to combat the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's alleviated in mice promising therapeutic approach for ...
It is known that the accumulation of particular abnormal proteins, including amyloid-beta (A beta) among others, in patients' brains plays a central role in Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common causes of dementia.
How dementia's most troubling symptoms can be reduced
Behavior changes are among the most visible, disruptive and distressing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Hidden epidemic of neurological disability for India uncovered
A team of US and Indian researchers has identified hidden epidemic of neurologic disability for India fuelled by brain injury, stroke and age-related dementia.
Brooke Shields pays homage to deceased mom
Brooke Shields has paid a tribute to her mother Teri, who passed away after battling a long illness related to dementia last Wednesday. She was 79.
Regular exercise cuts risk of dementia in elderly
Older people can reduce their chances of getting dementia if they remain physically active, researchers say.
Everyday drugs 'may help fight dementia'
Everyday medicines like antibiotics, acne pills and other routine treatments that are already in bathroom cabinets could be used in the battle against dementia as developing new drugs is too costly and slow, experts have suggested.
Eating too much junk food may trigger Alzheimer's
A new theory has linked Alzheimer's disease to type 2 diabetes, and scientists have, in fact, dubbed the most common form of dementia as 'brain diabetes' or type 3 diabetes.
Hope for dementia patients
A protein deficiency may cause the early onset of dementia, researchers have found.
Benzodiazepine use doubles dementia risk in over 65s
Many people over 65 are prescribed benzodiazepines to treat the symptoms of anxiety and sleep disorders.
Difficulty in chewing food linked to dementia risk
Your chewing ability can determine your mental abilities, according to new research from Karolinska Institutet.
Difficulty in chewing food linked to dementia risk
Your chewing ability can determine your mental abilities, according to new research from Karolinska Institutet.