Alzheimer

Alzheimer's is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It is the most common cause of dementia, characterized by the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to new research on its potential links to gut health, novel drug targets, and experimental surgical and treatment approaches.

Latest on Alzheimer

• There’s a New Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
• STAT+: Study reveals new role for tau, a top target for Alzheimer’s drug development
• ‘A completely new person’: can surgery help Alzheimer’s patients regain basic skills?
• STAT+: Preliminary trial results suggest a path to a safer Alzheimer’s treatment
• How can Alzheimer’s patients in Hong Kong buy ‘more golden hours’ with family?
• Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer’s disease

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