Is dementia risk shaped by infectious diseases?

June 2, 2025

It may start with forgetfulness, lapses in memory and confusion.

Heating up for health: Researcher weighs in on the science behind saunas and hot tubs
Heat therapy is hot right now. Saunas are popping up in more backyards and fitness centers. And heat is part of the constant conversation around optimizing health and wellness. But the idea of leveraging heat for better health is not new, according to University of Oregon human physiologist Christopher Minson. And it's certainly not just another internet fad, as heat therapy is grounded in science and offers many evidence-based benefits.
Diabetes linked to early Alzheimer's-related changes in the blood of Latino adults
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that diabetes is linked to changes in measurable biological signals in the blood that are associated with Alzheimer's disease and brain damage in Latino adults. The study, published on April 23, 2026, in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, suggests that metabolic health may play an important role in shaping future dementia risk.
Minimally invasive treatment demonstrates sustained improvement for heart valve patients with limited options
Findings from the AltaValve Early Feasibility Study suggest that patients with a leaky mitral valve have sustained clinical benefits one year following atrial fixation Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR). Researchers presented the late-breaking data at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2026 Scientific Sessions & Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology/Association Canadienne de cardiologie d'intervention (CAIC-ACCI) Summit in Montreal.
ADHD-related traits may intensify chronic pain through anxiety and negative thinking
A new study, led by researchers from the University of Tokyo, involving nearly 1,000 patients in Japan suggests that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related traits may be associated with and may contribute to chronic pain. The connection seems solid but indirect: ADHD-related traits appear to impact how people perceive pain through increased anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, this research presents potential avenues for new tailored treatments and rehabilitation for those with ADHD and chronic pain.
Shock initiative demonstrates over 70% survival in patients with cardiogenic shock
Findings from the Can Escalation Reduce Acute Myocardial Infarction Mortality in Cardiogenic Shock (CERAMICS) registry demonstrate that early use of a small heart pump improves outcomes in patients experiencing a severe form of heart failure called cardiogenic shock after suffering from a heart attack and undergoing a stenting procedure.

Is dementia risk shaped by infectious diseases?

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