Alzheimer's
Ancient Greece
Dementia Was Rare in Ancient Greece, New Study Finds
A new analysis of classical medical texts suggests dementia was extremely rare in ancient Greece and Rome 2,000 to 2,500 years ago.
The USC-led research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, bolsters the idea that Alzheimer's disease and related...
Health
FDA Approves the Leqembi Drug that Slows Alzheimer’s Progress
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted full approval to the Biogen and Eisai Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi.
Leqembi, also known as lecanemab, is the first drug shown to slow the progress of the disease, rather than just treating...
Health
19-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Person Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
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A 19-year-old man from China has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, according to a recent case study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The man, who has been having memory problems since the age of 17, has become the...
Greek News
The Greek Doctor Behind the New Alzheimer’s Drug
A Greek, born and bred in Thessaloniki, is offering the world a wonder drug. No, his name is not Albert Bourla of Pfizer. Stelios Papadopoulos of Biogen will help millions with Alzheimer's.
Medicine
Beer Could Be the Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s
Researchers have suggested in a recent study that hop flower extracts found in beer could hold the key to preventing Alzheimer’s which is a common form of dementia.
Hops generally act as stabilizing agents in all beers. For their study,...
Greek Food
Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
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A study tested extra virgin olive oil in a clinical trial with mild cognitive impairment, characteristic of an early stage of Alzheimer’s.
Greek News
More Than 200,000 Diagnosed With Dementia in Greece
More than 200,000 people—206,366 to be precise—have been diagnosed with dementia in Greece, according to an international report released on Wednesday on World Alzheimer's Day 2022.
According to the forecasts, the number of people with dementia in Greece is expected...
Health
Coffee May Decrease Chances of Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study suggests that coffee consumption may decrease your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The study, which was published last November, sheds light on the mysterious disease, for which there is no cure as of now. While coffee does...
Health
Changes Similar to Alzheimers Take Place in Covid Patients’ Brains
Brain alterations similar to those found in Alzheimers patients are occurring in Covid patients' brains as well, according to a new study out of New York City's Columbia University.
Reuters reports in a summary of several recent studies on the...
Diaspora
New Alzheimer’s Drug Developed By Greek Scientists
Aduhelm, a new, completely revolutionary treatment for the dreaded disease of Alzheimer's was approved on Wednesday by the FDA.