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Weight Loss Drug May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in People With Diabetes

November 6, 2024

Semaglutide, a diabetes and weight loss drug, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes,…

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5 Things to Know About Kisunla, the New Alzheimer’s Drug

July 3, 2024

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Antipsychotic Drugs May Be Overused in the Home

October 4, 2023

Drugs to treat psychosis are often prescribed to ease agitation and aggression in people with Alzheimer’s disease. But the powerful…

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Could an Exercise Pill One Day Protect Against Alzheimer’s?

September 20, 2023

Regular exercise has been linked to a range of benefits for the body, including the brain. Middle-aged people who are…

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Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab, Shows Promise

August 9, 2023

An experimental drug for Alzheimer’s showed promise in slowing declines in thinking and memory skills when given early in the…

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Leqembi Gets FDA Approval

July 12, 2023

On July 6th, the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called Leqembi.…

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New Drug to Combat Common Problem in Alzheimer’s Patients

June 14, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first drug specifically to treat agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease. The…

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Take These for a Memory Boost!

June 14, 2023

A daily multivitamin boosted memory skills in older adults, according to a large new study. The findings, from researchers at…

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5 Things to Know About the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Leqembi

January 11, 2023

On January 6th, the Food and Drug Administration approved, via the Accelerated Approval pathway, a new treatment for Alzheimer’s…

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This Powerhouse Berry Boosts Brain Power

July 13, 2022

Experts often advise a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables for optimal brain health. Now a new study suggests…

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Does Talk Therapy Have An Impact on Alzheimer’s?

June 28, 2022

Depression is common in people with Alzheimer’s disease, and people with the condition are often prescribed antidepressants and other behavior-modifying…

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Old Drug May Offer New Tricks for Alzheimer’s Disease

November 8, 2021

A drug that has been used for decades to treat fluid buildup in the body showed promise in preventing Alzheimer’s…

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Stimulant Drug May Reduce Apathy in People With Alzheimer’s Disease

October 18, 2021

The drug methylphenidate, a stimulant also known as Ritalin, may reduce apathy in people with Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits were…

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Drugmaker Eli Lilly to Seek Approval for New Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab

July 13, 2021

The drugmaker Eli Lilly announced that it will seek fast approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new…

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What You Need to Know About the New Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm

July 13, 2021

In June, the Food and Drug Administration approved the new drug Aduhelm for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It was the…

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FDA Approves First New Alzheimer’s Drug in 18 Years

June 8, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades. The drug, called aducanumab, will…

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Experimental Drug, Donanemab, Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s

January 5, 2021

An experimental drug called donanemab showed promise in slowing the decline of Alzheimer’s disease in a medium-size clinical trial. People…

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New Drug, Aducanumab, Fails to Advance in Expert Review

December 10, 2020

A panel of medical experts recommended strongly against approval for a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease that is up for…

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Three Fourths of Alzheimer’s Patients Are on Risky Medications

November 24, 2020

Nearly three quarters of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are on medications that were not specifically…

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A Reminder to Keep Taking Your Blood Pressure Medications

June 19, 2020

Many people have been putting off doctor visits or prescription refills because of fears about visiting the doctor’s office or…

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Take Your Blood Pressure Meds. It May Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk.

January 15, 2020

Here’s another reason to take your blood pressure medications: Keeping your blood pressure in check in middle age may reduce…

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Drug Company to Pursue Approval of Aducanumab, New Drug for Alzheimer’s

January 15, 2020

The drug company Biogen is seeking approval for an experimental drug called aducanumab for treating people in the early stages…

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Drugs May Not Be the Best Choice for Easing the Agitation of Alzheimer’s

November 11, 2019

Massage, touch therapy, exercise, music therapy and other non-drug treatments can be an effective way to reduce aggression and agitation…

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Alzheimer’s Drug May Lead to Life-Threatening Muscle Disease

October 2, 2019

Many people with Alzheimer’s disease take the drug donepezil (brand name Aricept) to help ease symptoms for a time. But…

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