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Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says
The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer’s diagnosis in diabetes patients.
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Clinical trials sparking hope for Alzheimer's patients: ‘Holding my own'
A clinical trial is testing whether an existing drug could benefit patients with Alzheimer’s disease, in hopes of making symptom-improving medication more accessible for people experiencing mild cognitive impairment.
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Eli Lilly to build $4.5 billion research and manufacturing center to propel drug pipeline
Lilly has 11 obesity drugs in its pipeline and wants to develop more treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, ALS and other brain diseases, CEO David Ricks said.
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Older GLP-1 drug from Novo Nordisk may slow Alzheimer's disease progression by protecting the brain, study says
Liraglutide is sold under the brand names Saxenda and Victoza, and sales are declining as blockbuster GLP-1s Ozempic and Wegovy skyrocket in demand.
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Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know
New research suggests certain blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately.
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Seth Rogen & Lauren Rogen recruit celebrity friends to help teach brain health education
Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren dish started their nonprofit, Hilarity for Charity, 12 years ago when Lauren’s mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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A subset of Alzheimer's cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows
A gene called APOE4 has long been considered a key risk factor. But new research says if people inherit two copies of that gene, it’s not just a risk — it appears to be the underlying cause.
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New York Times best-selling author Lisa Genova talks Alzheimer's awareness in novel ‘Still Alice'
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias affect about 5.8 million people in the United States, according to a CDC estimate. New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova’s new novel, “Still Alice,” raises awareness for those affected by Alzheimers. She discusses the perspective that the book offers as well as the film adaptation released in 2014.
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After US approval, Japan approves Leqembi, its first Alzheimer's drug
Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies.
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What to know about Alzheimer's disease
Did you know September is World Alzheimer’s Month? Dr. Kavita Desai explains what the disease is and what we can do know to try and prevent the disease later in life.
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