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Constant movement of the hands could be a warning sign of advanced dementia, experts have said. Roughly 900,000 people in the UK are affected by dementia, and early signs are often confused with normal ageing. While memory difficulties and confusion are widely recognised, hand behaviours may be missed or misunderstood. The Alzheimer's Society said people [...]
A new plasma technology powered by AI could transform the early detection of Alzheimer's Disease. Agetech World speaks to Cognitac CEO Stella Ling to find out more. Existing blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) mainly focus on its pathological features such as amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau protein pathology, however, tests for other biomarkers are limited - making [...]
Age Tech World explores the latest research and science developments in the world of ageing and longevity. AI tool developed to predict markers of Alzheimer’s disease Researchers have built an AI tool that can accurately predict key signs of Alzheimer's disease. The markers the AI is able to predict include the presence of sticky proteins [...]
Regular alcohol consumption may increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, with researchers finding how it damages cells that produce digestive enzymes. Heavy drinking triggers inflammation in the pancreas – an organ that helps break down food and regulate blood sugar – which can lead to pre-cancerous lesions that may progress to cancer. Heavy alcohol [...]
Tens of thousands of NHS patients with obesity could soon access support through digital platforms and pharmacies under a new £85m programme. The scheme will offer weight management support via digital tools, community-based access points and pharmacies, with eligible patients in participating areas potentially starting from summer 2026. It aims to ease pressure on the [...]
An existing antiparasitic drug could offer a new way to treat dementia by acting on structures in brain cells that control protein production. Researchers at the University of California San Diego and the University of Pittsburgh found that targeting nuclear speckles – small structures inside cell nuclei that help control how proteins are made, folded [...]
People who drink full-fat milk may face a greater risk of dying from heart disease than those who choose low-fat varieties, a 33-year study has found. A long-term analysis of 73,860 people found that the fat content of milk appeared to influence the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, which affects the heart and blood [...]
A new study is shining a light on a part of life which is often overlooked - middle-age. While a lot of research focuses on the very young or very old, middle-age - often seen as the longest phase of life - rarely gets much attention. Dr Amy Barron’s work looks at what middle-age actually [...]
A team of US researchers has identified a potential biomarker for long COVID. If the findings of their study are confirmed by other research centres, the biomarker could be the first specific and quantifiable indicator for confirming long COVID. Currently, clinicians confer a diagnosis of long COVID based upon a collection of symptoms that patients [...]
Older adults who challenge themselves to learn new things are less likely to experience loneliness or depression, even during times of major upheaval, two new studies have revealed. The UC Riverside research finds a connection between continued skill learning and improved mental health during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the [...]
