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Industrial Air Pollutant May Be Linked to Neurological Ills Like Alzheimer’s

An air pollutant found in industrial areas, magnetite, could be contributing to the development of neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to new study out of the United Kingdom and Mexico. The study, “Magnetite pollution nanoparticles in the human brain,” was recently published in the journal Proceedings of the…

New Alzheimer’s Therapy Shows Promise in Reducing Amyloid Plaques in Brain

An investigational treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) could be on the horizon, according to a study from researchers at Biogen and the University of Zurich. Aducanumab, a human monoclonal antibody, shows evidence of reducing Alzheimer’s amyloid plaques — the culprit behind AD-induced brain cell death. The treatment candidate is potentially…

Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Higher with Western Diet, Study Says

The rate of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is increasing worldwide with the most significant risk factors appearing to be associated with diet, particularly the consumption of sweets, meat, and high-fat dairy products common in the Western diet, according to a new study report. For example, during Japan’s transition from the Japanese diet to the…

CaringKind of New York Appoints New Manager for Dementia Care

New York City’s Alzheimer’s and dementia expert organization, CaringKind, announced the recent appointment of Niurqui “Nikki” Mariano as its new manager of healthcare outreach. CaringKind, previously known as the New York City chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, has over three decades of experience in working with dementia and Alzheimer’s…

Mutated Gene Found to Play Key Role in Neurodegeneration

Recent research has shed new light on genetic mechanisms involved in the process of neurodegenerative disease development. Neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s are conditions characterized by the progressive loss of structure and function of neurons that eventually lead to the neuron’s death. These conditions involve complex processes and mechanisms that render the…