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World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21st

August 19, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, more than 6 million Americans are…

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Early Supporter of New Alzheimer’s Blood Test

October 6, 2021

There are 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today and by 2050, that number will reach over 12 million. This means it’s likely to…

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Alzheimer’s Researcher Guided by his Grandmother’s Experience

November 16, 2020

About 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today and are waiting for a cure. By 2050, close to 15 million will be diagnosed…

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World Contraception Day is September 26th

September 16, 2020

Fourteen years ago, September 26th was declared as World Contraception Day, where organizations commit to eliminating unmet need and unintended pregnancies. According to Population Connection,…

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World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21st

September 16, 2020

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, over 50 million people live with…

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Why One Researcher Fights to End Alzheimer’s Disease

October 29, 2019

Image caption: Yuriko and me together for a trip to a hot spring. She did not recognize me, but could speak. Since 1985, BrightFocus Foundation’s…

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Together, Let’s Defeat Alzheimer’s Disease

November 14, 2018

Every 65 seconds, Alzheimer’s disease begins to destroy the brain of a loved one somewhere in America. That’s over 1,300 people per day. Right now,…

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