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Commonly Prescribed Anticholinergic Drugs May Increase Dementia Risk by Up to 50%, UK Study Reveals Friday, December 12, 2025 dementia anticholinergic medication parkinsons bladder antidepressants research elderly healthcare risk New research from the University of Nottingham, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), has found that long-term use of strong anticholinergic drugs may raise the risk of developing dementia by nearly … Read More
Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab Can Slow Disease Progression by Over Eight Years, Says New Research Thursday, December 4, 2025 alzheimer’s lecanemab nhs dementia research amyloid treatment cost diagnosis alzheimer New research presented at the Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference in San Diego suggests that the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, licensed in the UK but not available on the NHS, can slow disease progression … Read More
Low-Alcohol Drink Labels Need Improvement to Support Pregnant Women Monday, December 1, 2025 pregnancy alcohol lowalcohol alcoholfree labeling health publichealth misinformation breastfeeding research As low-alcohol beverages grow in popularity, particularly among pregnant women, experts warn that clearer labelling is essential to distinguish them from alcohol-free alternatives. A recent University of Plymouth survey … Read More
New Trial Reveals Century-Old, Affordable Drug Lowers Insulin Requirement in Type 1 Diabetes Sunday, November 30, 2025 metformin diabetes type1 insulin clinicaltrial insulinresistance gutmicrobiome treatment research medical A groundbreaking clinical trial in Australia has revealed that metformin, a low-cost medication developed nearly 100 years ago for type 2 diabetes, can significantly reduce the amount of insulin needed by people with type 1 … Read More
Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Research: Arginine Supplement Shows Promise in Reducing Brain Plaque Sunday, November 23, 2025 alzheimer’s arginine amyloid dementia neuroinflammation supplement protein neurodegenerative research cognitive Recent research offers promising news in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, revealing that the amino acid arginine could play a vital role in reducing harmful brain plaque associated with the condition. Alzheimer’s, … Read More