Lab findings support the concept that reducing neuroinflammation could help fight Alzheimer's

Scientists provide new evidence that preventing brain inflammation is a promising approach for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Their findings, based on studies in cell culture, mice and tissue samples from patients, may contribute to the development of more effective therapies.


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No differences between dementia care approaches on patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain

Research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain, whether delivered through a health system, provided by a community-based organization, or as usual care over an 18-month period -- but did improve caregiver confidence in managing dementia-related challenges.


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Being social may delay dementia onset by five years

Being more social by visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to new research.


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Biomarker tied to premature cell aging may signal stroke, dementia, late-life depression

Shorter protective caps on chromosomes called telomeres, a proposed marker of accelerated biological cell aging, may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression, according to an analysis of more than 356,000 people in the United Kingdom.


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New study paves way for immunotherapies tailored for childhood cancers

Researchers have determined how children's immune systems react to different kinds of cancer depending on their age. The study reveals significant differences between the immune response of children and adults, and has the potential to lead to new tailored treatments for children with cancer.


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