July 14, 2025

Potential Links Between Infection and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers examine the potential contribution of Chlamydia pneumoniae and SARS-CoV-2 infections to Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis, focusing on neuroinflammatory mechanisms and genetic factors such as APOEε4.

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July 14, 2025

Pegivirus in Brain Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

A new study identified human pegivirus in the brains and blood of patients with Parkinson’s disease, revealing virus-linked immune and gene expression changes that varied by genetic background.

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July 14, 2025

Gabapentin Use Tied to Cognitive Decline, Study

Gabapentin use was associated with a 29% increased risk of dementia and an 85% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment within 10 years of pain diagnosis.

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July 10, 2025

Cochlear Implants Linked to Greater Social Quality-of-Life Gains

Researchers find that hearing aids and cochlear implants improve social quality of life and reduce perceived social handicap in adults with hearing loss.

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July 09, 2025

Tinnitus Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

An analysis of NHANES 2011–2014 data found that older adults with acute tinnitus scored significantly lower on attention and executive function tests.

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July 09, 2025

Four Diagnostic Paths Found to Predict Alzheimer’s

A study of over 24,000 patients identified four common diagnostic paths that lead to Alzheimer’s disease, with multi-step sequences posing higher risk than single conditions and showing reproducibility in a national validation cohort.

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July 08, 2025

Mediterranean Diet’s 30-Year Legacy

A sweeping 30-year review confirms the Mediterranean-style diet lowers risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and cognitive decline—while supporting global sustainability.

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July 07, 2025

Newborns Show Higher p-tau217 Than Alzheimer’s Patients

Newborns have higher levels of phosphorylated tau217 in their blood than even patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds, raising new questions about the dual role of tau in brain development and degeneration.

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July 01, 2025

Cough Syrup for Cognition Loss?

Once used for coughs, ambroxol is being investigated for Parkinson disease dementia. A new trial shows it is safe and biologically active, though cognitive benefits remain unproven.

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