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Study Links Parkinson’s Protein to Accelerated Alzheimer’s in Women, ETHealthworld

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London: New findings could help explain why Alzheimer’s dementia often progresses faster in women and may lead to fresh avenues of research and future treatments, researchers said. Alzheimer’s disease is marked by abnormal amounts of tau protein in the brain that disrupt communication between brain cells and contribute to cognitive decline. Some patients also have … Read more

How to lower your Parkinson’s disease risk and slow its onset as cases rise worldwide

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Parkinson’s disease has emerged as one of the fastest-growing neurological disorders worldwide, with experts projecting a dramatic surge in cases of the progressive brain disorder over the coming decades. A recent study published in the BMJ medical journal predicts that the number of people affected worldwide could more than double – from 11.9 million in … Read more