A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
An AI model could change how we prevent Alzheimer’s
AI is helping scientists integrate biological data to find new biomarkers that predict Alzheimer’s risk. Read more.
Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise dementia risk by 58%, Harvard study finds
According to a new study conducted by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and published in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), people who eat higher quantities of ultra-processed food every day may be looking at a 58% greater risk of developing dementia. Read more.
Researchers find cancer-linked mutations in Alzheimer’s brain cells
A year after launching an ambitious research effort to support dementia patients and caregivers, UC Irvine nursing researchers have moved into real-world care settings, collecting data directly from patients and using AI-driven technology to better understand agitation, sleep disruption and fall risk. Read more.
Several CVD conditions, risk factors linked to Alzheimer’s risk, notably low blood pressure
Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with low blood pressure showing the strongest connection, according to a new analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. Read more.
Loneliness linked to worse memory, but not faster cognitive decline
In a new study, lonelier older adults performed worse on memory tests, but their performance didn’t decline any faster than people who were less lonely. Read more.
USC study finds key Alzheimer’s risk factor may behave differently in Hispanic older adults
A large USC-led study suggests the main genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease may be linked differently to brain amyloid buildup in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white older adults, underscoring the need for varied populations in Alzheimer’s research. Read more.
Women’s brains may be more vulnerable to dementia risk factors than scientists realized
A major study found that common dementia risks may have a much stronger impact on women’s brains than previously recognized. Read more.
Dementia will cost the U.S. $818 billion in 2026, USC-Led study finds
A new USC-led study finds Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will cost the United States an estimated $818 billion this year, driven largely by often-overlooked costs to persons living with dementia and family and friends providing their care. Read more.
Dementia risk lower with anti-inflammatory diet even with Alzheimer’s biomarkers
People with Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers who followed a dietary pattern with less inflammatory potential had a lower risk of developing dementia, a longitudinal study in Sweden showed. Read more.
