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New study debunks alcohol health myth: One drink may still harm the brain

A study of over 500,000 people found no safe level of alcohol consumption; even moderate drinking raises the risk of dementia; the World Health Organization warns that health risks begin with the very first sip

ynet | 10.17.25

'Rise of antisemitism like in Holocaust': Israeli neurologist accepts Nobel-level Alzheimer’s award

Professor Gil Rabinovici’s 2025 Potamkin Prize win for revolutionizing Alzheimer’s diagnosis shares the spotlight with his bold condemnation of antisemitism on U.S. campuses and future of neurological treatment; His remarks were met with applause

Eitan Gefen | 04.22.25

When granny starts telling dirty jokes: These are the early signs of dementia

Although most people see memory loss as the earliest indication of cognitive decline, symptoms of dementia can appear years earlier and include behavioral changes, sleep disorders and loss of empathy; these are things to look out for

Dr. Oren Tene | 04.20.25

Dementia risk? Scientists sound alarm on surging microplastic levels in brain

Experts find 50% rise in brain microplastics, with drastically higher levels recorded in dementia patients; expert warns of increased stroke risk and shares tips to reduce exposure, highlighting common mistakes

Tzur Gueta | 02.06.25

Dementia cases expected to double by 2060; are you at risk?

Study finds 42% of adults over 55 face dementia risk, with cases projected to double by 2060; experts urge prevention, early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to combat rising public health crisis

Tzur Gueta | 01.20.25

Can AI suffer cognitive decline? New Israeli study suggests surprising limits

Artificial intelligence is transforming daily life, but could advanced systems have cognitive flaws? Senior Hadassah Medical Center neurologists and an Israeli data scientist test chatbots with cognitive assessment tools typically used for humans; the results are intriguing

Eitan Gefen | 12.20.24

Israeli study links blood sugar levels, brain aging process

Blood sugar levels are key factor in brain degradation process in people, study by international experts led by Ben-Gurion University team shows

Eitan Gefen | 11.04.24

Shingles vaccine could delay the onset of Dementia, study finds

New study says shot could delay dementia by nearly six months; The findings, based on research of 100,000 patients, suggest significant potential but require further investigation to confirm the vaccine-dementia connection

Ron Chrissy | 08.05.24

The origami of the brain’s enigmatic fold

An unusual brain fold appears in only 30-60% of the population and is associated with emotional and mental traits, as well as with the timing of onset of dementia

Dr. Adi Yaniv/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.22.24

Israeli study finds link of high blood sugar levels to Dementia

After Israeli study, doctors urged to look out for signs of cognitive decline in diabetic patients and ensure they receive proper care including enlisting family, providing at home nursing and updating medications

Dr. Ilan Green | 04.04.24

Alzheimer's drug gives hope to Israeli patients and their families

After Leqembi receives accelerated approval of the FDA medical experts say cure is a gamechanger, calling on doctors, HMOs to invest more in early detection

Adir Yanko | 07.09.23

The sound of music: How singing can aid Alzheimer's patients

Relatives of dementia patients say that music can sometimes bring out lucidity and focus in family members who are at an advanced stage of the disease and add that they attempt to incorporate more music into their lives

Nitzi Yakov | 04.07.23

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