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- 1Alzheimer's increasingly seen as a treatable condition, study finds●Alzheimer's disease starting to be considered a treatable condition – study
A new study suggests Alzheimer's disease is beginning to be regarded as a treatable condition rather than an untreatable, inevitable decline. The finding points to growing confidence in therapies that can modify the disease's course, a shift with major implications for patients, families and health systems. Observers are weighing what this means for early diagnosis and access to new treatments.
- 2Glucosamine supplement linked to faster Alzheimer's progression▼Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
Glucosamine, one of the most widely taken joint supplements, has been linked in new research to faster progression of Alzheimer's disease. The finding challenges the common assumption that the over-the-counter remedy is harmless, and is prompting concern among the millions of older adults who take it for joint pain. Experts are urging people not to panic but to discuss supplement use with their doctors.
- 3Radiation Exposure May Trigger a Key Alzheimer's Feature in the Brain▼Radiation Exposure May Trigger a Key Feature of Alzheimer's in The Brain
New research suggests radiation exposure could trigger a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease in the brain, adding to concerns about the neurological effects of radiation from medical treatments, occupational settings or space travel. The finding points to possible mechanisms linking radiation to dementia-like changes, though scientists caution more work is needed to confirm the risk in humans.