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A Repeating Three-Letter DNA Pattern Offers a New Clue to Why Some People Develop Alzheimer’s

A Repeating Three-Letter DNA Pattern Offers a New Clue to Why Some People Develop Alzheimer’s

Study links FAM193B CCG repeat length to higher Alzheimer’s risk, especially in people of Chinese ancestry.

A Repeating Three-Letter DNA Pattern Offers a New Clue to Why Some People Develop Alzheimer’s

Study links FAM193B CCG repeat length to higher Alzheimer’s risk, especially in people of Chinese ancestry.

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Could Drugs for Diabetes and ADHD Offer New Hope for Alzheimer's Patients?

The AD-SMART trial tests repurposed drugs like metformin and atomoxetine in a hopeful, faster approach to Alzheimer’s care.

Could Drugs for Diabetes and ADHD Offer New Hope for Alzheimer's Patients?

The AD-SMART trial tests repurposed drugs like metformin and atomoxetine in a hopeful, faster approach to Alzheimer’s care.

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Fish Oil Reached the Brain but Failed to Improve Memory in a Two-Year Clinical Trial

New trial finds fish oil supplements did not prevent memory decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s.

Fish Oil Reached the Brain but Failed to Improve Memory in a Two-Year Clinical Trial

New trial finds fish oil supplements did not prevent memory decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s.

Managing Diabetes in Older Adults: Practical Tips for Health and Independence

Managing Diabetes in Older Adults: Practical Tips for Health and Independence

Diabetes in older people is common but manageable with screening, lifestyle changes, and coordinated medical care.

Managing Diabetes in Older Adults: Practical Tips for Health and Independence

Diabetes in older people is common but manageable with screening, lifestyle changes, and coordinated medical care.

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Elizabeth Hurley Reveals the Family Loss Behind Her Lifelong Mission

Elizabeth Hurley highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging early detection and community engagement through accessible media coverage.

Elizabeth Hurley Reveals the Family Loss Behind Her Lifelong Mission

Elizabeth Hurley highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging early detection and community engagement through accessible media coverage.

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The Hidden Environmental Cost of Texas’s Data Center Boom

Texas data center air quality hinges on power choices, with on-site combustion driving far higher emissions than clean grid supply.

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Texas’s Data Center Boom

Texas data center air quality hinges on power choices, with on-site combustion driving far higher emissions than clean grid supply.