Latest News on Alzheimers
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Mar 17, 2020
5 pieces of health news you may have missed because of the Coronavirus pandemic
Did you know a recent study found a way to revert heart damage caused due to a heart attack? -
Nov 06, 2019
China gives nod to Oligomannate drug to treat Alzheimer’s, world's first in 20 years
If you are in your 20s, the reality of Alzheimer's might feel really far away to you. Well, what if we told you that you might not have to worry about it at all? For the first time in the 20 years, a drug for Alzheimer's that claims to reverse the condition in the early stages and substantially improve cognitive function up to stage four of the disease has been approved for human use -
Oct 29, 2019
Mental health illness, stress and menopause related ailments to be included in insurance cover
Epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, physical disabilities will not be covered by insurance policies. -
Oct 10, 2019
12 signs of mental health illness you should not ignore
On World Mental Health Day, we review 12 such signs of mental health illness that you should not ignore. -
Sep 21, 2019
Alzheimer's Day: Carriers of risky gene show brain changes in its 20s but we don't need to worry
Research has shown that some individuals carry variants of genes that risk them developing Alzheimer’s in life. -
Sep 21, 2019
World Alzheimer's Day 2019: Everything we know, don’t know and suspect about Alzheimer’s disease
Maintaining physical, social and mental health is a key part of reducing dementia risk, and thereby, Alzheimer's. -
Sep 21, 2019
World Alzheimer’s Day 2019: When does 'forgetfulness' become 'dementia' become Alzheimer's?
In India alone, more than 4 million people suffer from some sort of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease. -
Sep 20, 2019
21 September is World Alzheimer's Day: Here's what you need to know about this disease
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that slowly progresses with age. The disease often goes unnoticed until significant damage has occurred. -
Jul 10, 2018
New Alzheimer's drug from Biogen and Eisai shows promise in mid-stage trials
Currently prescribed drugs to Alzheimer's patients offer symptomatic relief, but do not slow, stop or reverse the damage done. -
May 08, 2018
'Project We Forgot': A caregiver's letter to her father suffering from Alzheimer’s
The challenges that young caregivers face are unique, especially with having to cope with the struggles of adolescence, alongside competing demands of school and caregiving. Melissa is working to address this gap through Project We Forgot, a community platform she kickstarted, which offers support for young caregivers of persons with dementia.
