Alzheimer’s patients have muted emotions

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 9 (UPI) — Alzheimer’s patients may have a decreased ability to experience emotions compared to healthy peers, U.S. researchers said. Alzheimer’s disease - Alzheimer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Neurological Disorders

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Alzheimer’s gene has role in cell survival

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

BALTIMORE, June 10 (UPI) — A U.S.-led international study has found a gene linked with Alzheimer’s disease may also play a role in cell survival by helping neurons clear toxic proteins.

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Healthier diet may delay Alzheimer’s

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

PHILADELPHIA, June 9 (UPI) — Mice with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease had the disease delayed and even reversed with a healthier diet, U.S. researchers said.

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Study seeks earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

BETHESDA, Md., June 2 (UPI) — The U.S. National Institutes of Health is funding a $24 million study that seeks to identify brain changes that might signal future Alzheimer’s disease.

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$150,000 Alzheimer’s study grant awarded

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

HOUSTON, June 3 (UPI) — Two universities in Texas announced the receipt of an Alzheimer’s research grant designed to find ways to reverse the disease’s effects.

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