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The U.S. government has set a target and program for a way to effectively treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025.
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A jab that could halt the debilitating rise of Alzheimer's disease could be available within two years. The vaccine is not a cure but a preventative measure against the disease, and may in some cases reverse the onslaught of Alzheimers.
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Researchers at the Monell Centre have found oleocanthal, a naturally-occurring compound found in extra-virgin olive oil, alters the structure of neurotoxic proteins.
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It has been 16 years since the last major discovery in our understanding of Alzheimer's Disease. Two international teams led by the British and the French have now identified three new genes that are closely linked to the dreaded disease.
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It turns out a mug of coffee not only drives away sleepiness, but also could help treat memory loss, a key symptom of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.
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Studies conducted at the University of South Florida have found that five cups of coffee a day could help to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease.
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People who live alone have twice the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease in later life compared with married or cohabiting people.
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Allen Klein, the flamboyant and often controversial record company executive and one-time manager of the Beatles, has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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Maria Shriver, daughter of Sargent Shriver who directed the Peace Corps for many years, faces what many people do these days. Her father has Alzheimer’s and she said we there is a health emergency nationally.
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American scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's by reversing memory loss in mice with an experimental new drug.
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Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan's grandmother, known as Nans, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago. She has now become an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society.
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A trial suggests that thousands of patients with Alzheimer's disease could benefit from staying on drug treatment - even as their condition worsens.
 A fat-derived hormone may be a risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer's, new research suggests.
The US launches a national plan to tackle Alzheimer's, as estimates show 16 million people will be affected by dementia by 2050.
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