Alzheimer’s

Mouse Study Suggests Nose Picking Has Surprising Link to Alzheimer’s

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Mouse Study Suggests Nose Picking Has Surprising Link to Alzheimer’s

A study published in 2022 found a slight but plausible link between picking your nose and an increased risk of developing dementia. In cases where the collection from your nose causes damage to internal tissues, critical species of bacteria have a clearer path to the brain, which responds to their presence in ways that resemble … Read more

Novo Nordisk justifies the reasoning behind the failed GLP-1 Alzheimer’s trials

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Novo Nordisk justifies the reasoning behind the failed GLP-1 Alzheimer’s trials

By Deena Beasley SAN DIEGO, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk in 2020 launched pivotal trials of its GLP-1 drug semaglutide in Alzheimer’s patients based on studies in humans, animals and real-world findings, a top company executive said on Tuesday, acknowledging criticism that Novo’s studies had design flaws. Although the trials failed to show a … Read more