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Parkinsons Disease August 2, 2023

Connecticut researchers uncover regulator compound with potential to treat Parkinson's disease: Report

An assistant professor at UConn Health and a team of researchers have reportedly discovered a regulator compound which hold the potential to treat Parkinson's disease.

US July 31, 2023

US announces trial Medicare payment program for care providers of dementia patients

The U.S. government has announced a forthcoming trial of a novel payment program for dementia care coordination services under Medicare. The program will offer a 24/7 support line.

HEALTH July 28, 2023

Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds

People who suffer from depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia later in life, a new study from Penn Medicine found. A psychologist offers potential reasons.

Arkansas July 25, 2023

Arkansas treasurer out early after suffering 2 strokes in office

Republican Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery plans to retire September 30, according to his office, with his family citing effects of his second stroke this year as a deciding factor.

LIFESTYLE July 23, 2023

Texas woman accidentally swallows partial dentures, here's how a medical team saved the day

An elderly woman from Dallas, Texas, was taken to the hospital after her dentures mysteriously "disappeared." Doctors worked successfully to remove the false teeth.

HEALTH July 23, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease may be detected by a finger prick blood test for earlier diagnosis and treatment

A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam.

HEALTH July 22, 2023

Tony Bennett’s battle with Alzheimer’s: What to know about dementia and death

After singer Tony Bennett's death, several neurology experts shared with 91±¬ÁÏ Digital what people should know about late-stage Alzheimer’s and its potentially fatal complications.

HEALTH July 18, 2023

Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds

A new study says that opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death. The research was recently revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

HEALTH July 18, 2023

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.

HEALTH July 17, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds

Older people in the eastern and southeastern U.S. have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, per new research revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

HEALTH July 16, 2023

Vision problems could mean higher dementia risk, study finds: 'Eye health and brain health are closely linked'

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found. Experts reveal the link between eye health and brain health.