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People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

The reclassification could change Alzheimer's research, diagnosis and approaches to treatment, according to the researchers.
Sun May 12 2024
Proteins may predict who will get dementia 10 years later, study finds

Proteins may predict who will get dementia 10 years later, study finds

Currently, brain scans can detect abnormal levels of a protein called beta amyloid many years before Alzheimer's dementia develops.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Down syndrome families' fight for access to Alzheimer's trials, treatments

Down syndrome families' fight for access to Alzheimer's trials, treatments

Down syndrome affects 400,000 people in the United States and more than 6 million globally.
Sun Oct 29 2023
Ambitious research yields new atlas of human brain cells

Ambitious research yields new atlas of human brain cells

Examining the human brain at the cellular level in more detail, scientists have identified more than 3,300 array of cell types.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Alzheimer's crisis: Every 3.2 seconds, new patient emerges

Alzheimer's crisis: Every 3.2 seconds, new patient emerges

According to WHO data, the number of Alzheimer's patients in the world is expected to rise to 139 million by 2050.
Sun Sep 24 2023
Alzheimer's diagnosis revamp embraces rating scale similar to cancer

Alzheimer's diagnosis revamp embraces rating scale similar to cancer

The proposed guidelines, embrace a numerical staging system assessing disease progression similar to the one used in cancer diagnoses.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Experimental drug works best for Alzheimer's patients treated as early as possible

Experimental drug works best for Alzheimer's patients treated as early as possible

The drug, donanemab, has been shown to slow progression of memory and thinking problems by about a third.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Saffron's medicinal marvels

Saffron's medicinal marvels

Throughout history, saffron has been revered in traditional medicine for its ability to treat a wide range of ailments.
Sat May 27 2023
'Remarkable' Alzheimer drug reduces cognitive decline, results show

'Remarkable' Alzheimer drug reduces cognitive decline, results show

Eli Lilly announced its experimental Alzheimer's drug significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline.
Fri May 05 2023
Potential 'game-changer' in diagnosing Parkinson's disease

Potential 'game-changer' in diagnosing Parkinson's disease

A certain protein builds up in the brains of most Parkinson's patients, a study confirmed using a new technique.
Sat Apr 15 2023
Unlocking the power of nutrition: How to live longer and better with food

Unlocking the power of nutrition: How to live longer and better with food

Proper nutrition can help slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of age-related diseases.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Malaysia facing dementia 'time bomb'

Malaysia facing dementia 'time bomb'

Malaysia is fast heading towards becoming an aged society by 2044, but it has yet to implement a national dementia plan.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Rare success for Alzheimer's research unlocks hope for future therapies

Rare success for Alzheimer's research unlocks hope for future therapies

The finding validates the theory that clearing the amyloid protein that forms clumps in the brains of Alzheimers patients could slow it.
Wed Nov 30 2022
The diet that could reduce signs of Alzheimer's

The diet that could reduce signs of Alzheimer's

A diet that mimics intermittent fasting could help limit the proliferation of proteins in the brain leading to dementia.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Normalising dementia as Malaysia becomes an ageing nation

Normalising dementia as Malaysia becomes an ageing nation

Some 8.5 per cent of Malaysian elderly could suffer from dementia, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students

Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025