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Alzheimer's disease

In a recent study, researchers found that naked mole rats appear to defy the traditional laws of aging.
Health
Looking for the fountain of youth? Try looking in the tunnels inhabited by naked mole rats
Dementia friendly film screenings allow people with dementia and their carers to enjoy an ordinary visit to the cinema.
Culture
How Britain’s cinemas are becoming dementia friendly
New lymphatic vessels
Science
Scientists have discovered the ‘missing link’ between the brain and the immune system
Jose Luna, an Alzheimer's researcher, shows an Alzheimer's patient's brain at Insituto Politecnico in Mexico City.
Science
Do we all have Alzheimer’s completely wrong? This man says yes
A woman, suffering from Alzheimer's desease, walks in a corridor on March 18, 2011 in a retirement house.
Health
Study hints at possible Alzheimer’s cure
Actress Julianne Moore arrives at the 2015 Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto on March 1, 2015. Her portrayal of Alzheimer's in the film "Still Alice" helped spotlight the effects of the disease on women.
Health
Why do so many more women have Alzheimer’s than men?
Alive Inside still
Science
The secret weapon in the fight against Alzheimer’s might just be an iPod
Health & Medicine
Alzheimer’s research funding difficult to come by
When Caregiving Becomes Everything
Study Finds Black and White Alzheimer’s Patients Share Genes Variants
Dementia Is Getting Really, Really Expensive
Sports
Legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
Environment
Caring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Environment
Your Take: New Guidelines on Alzheimer’s
New Guidelines on Alzheimer’s Will Help Doctors and Patients
New Guidelines Help Find Alzheimer’s Earlier
Health Note/Curry Consumption
Health Note/Curry Consumption
Health Note: Preventing Alzheimer’s
Environment
Abiraterone shows promise in prostate cancer fight, Dimebon for Alzheimer’s