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Menopause Linked to Alzheimer's-Like Brain Changes
Menopause Linked to
Alzheimer's-Like Brain Changes
NEW STUDY
Jan 27, 2026 7:52 AM CST

Menopause Linked to Alzheimer's-Like Brain Changes

Study finds loss of memory-related gray matter in postmenopausal women

(Newser) - Menopause may leave a fingerprint on the brain that resembles early changes seen in Alzheimer's disease, a large UK study suggests. Researchers analyzing data from nearly 125,000 women—about 11,000 of whom underwent MRI scans—found that postmenopausal women had reduced gray matter volume in several key...

Man With Alzheimer's Proposes to Wife of 4 Decades

California couple renews vows amid health struggles, showing 'love can endure'

(Newser) - The bride and groom had already logged nearly four decades of marriage before he asked her to marry him again—forgetting he'd done it the first time. Linda Feldman, 78, and Michael O'Reilley, 77, both longtime public defenders in California's Alameda County, first married in 1987 after...

Eleanor Holmes Norton Ends Reelection Bid

18-term DC delegate worked for home rule in House

(Newser) - Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has represented Washington, DC, as its nonvoting House delegate since 1991, is effectively dropping her reelection bid, Politico reports. Her campaign filed a termination notice with the Federal Election Commission on Sunday indicating she is not running for a 19th term—though she could still reverse...

Easy Finger-Prick Test May Reveal Alzheimer's

International study will gauge how accurate it is

(Newser) - If a large new trial delivers as hoped, a simple finger-prick could one day help flag Alzheimer's risk long before symptoms appear. As the BBC reports, researchers in the UK, US, and Canada will study 1,000 people over age 60 to test whether a small blood sample from...

Leno Says People Can't Believe He's Honoring Marriage Vows

'We're kinda in this together here,' he says of wife's dementia diagnosis

(Newser) - Jay Leno says the real surprise in Hollywood isn't his wife's dementia diagnosis—it's that he's staying put. On Maria Shriver's Life Above the Noise podcast, the 75-year-old comedian reflected on his marriage to Mavis Leno, 79, who was diagnosed with advanced dementia two years...

Picasso Painting Could Be Yours for Just $120

Global raffle via Christie's aims to raise nearly $13M to fight Alzheimer's

(Newser) - Owning a Picasso usually takes a fortune. This time, it will take about $120 and a whole lot of luck. France's Alzheimer's Research Foundation is raffling off a 1941 Pablo Picasso painting, "Tete de Femme," valued at nearly $1.2 million. Anyone can buy a ticket...

Ex-Senator on Dementia Diagnosis: I'm Exiting Public Life

Former GOP Senate leader Jon Kyl, 83, made the announcement on Tuesday

(Newser) - Jon Kyl, one of the GOP's most influential Senate figures of his generation, has disclosed that he's living with dementia and is stepping back from public life. The 83-year-old former Arizona lawmaker, who spent nearly three decades in Congress, revealed the diagnosis in a statement released Tuesday by...

Seniors May Want to Play Challenging Brain Games
Seniors May Want to Play
Challenging Brain Games
new study
Dec 30, 2025 11:03 AM CST

Seniors May Want to Play Challenging Brain Games

Study suggests they alter brain chemistry in a good way

(Newser) - A new study out of Canada suggests a tangible piece of advice for seniors worried about dementia: Skip the online solitaire or Candy Crush and find a challenging brain game instead. In a 10-week study of 92 adults age 65 and older, researchers found that those who completed 30 minutes...

Dementia Research Will Make Cheese Lovers Happy
Dementia Research Will
Make Cheese Lovers Happy
in case you missed it
Dec 21, 2025 2:02 PM CST

Dementia Research Will Make Cheese Lovers Happy

Large Swedish study links high-fat cheeses such as cheddar to a lower dementia risk

(Newser) - Is it an excuse to gorge on cheddar and Gouda? It is not. But a large Swedish study suggests a link between high-fat cheeses and a lower risk of dementia, reports HealthDay News . To be clear, the researchers aren't saying the cheese is responsible for the lower risk, but...

Lawyer: Wendy Williams Is Fine, Was Misdiagnosed

Attorney claims former talk show host actually had alcohol-induced dementia

(Newser) - Wendy Williams could exit her court-appointed conservatorship within weeks, her lawyer says, following what he claims was a misdiagnosis. In a Nightline segment aired Tuesday, attorney Joe Tacopina said Dr. Samuel E. Gandy, a New York neurologist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease, had concluded 61-year-old Williams does not have...

Utah: Prisoner With Dementia Won't Face Firing Squad
Inmate Who
Was Spared
Firing Squad
Dies
UPDATED
Nov 27, 2025 2:30 AM CST

Inmate Who Was Spared Firing Squad Dies

Lawyers argued Ralph Leroy Menzies couldn't understand why he was facing execution

(Newser) - A Utah man who was spared execution this fall after developing dementia during his 37 years on death row died Wednesday of apparent natural causes, according to the state's Department of Corrections. Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, was set to die by firing squad in September, but the Utah Supreme...

Semaglutide Fails to Slow Alzheimer's in Major Trials

Major trials show no benefit for early Alzheimer's patients

(Newser) - A closely anticipated trial has concluded with disappointing results for Novo Nordisk's blockbuster drug semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. The company announced on Monday that two large studies found the drug did not slow cognitive decline or improve daily functioning in people with early Alzheimer's...

Jay Leno Opens Up About Wife's Dementia
Jay Leno Opens Up
About Wife's Dementia
CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
Nov 21, 2025 9:34 AM CST

Jay Leno Opens Up About Wife's Dementia

Former late-night star says Mavis Leno still recognizes him as he cares for her

(Newser) - Jay Leno is sharing a rare glimpse into his life as a caretaker for his wife of four-plus decades, Mavis, who's living with advanced dementia. In a Today interview with Hoda Kotb, the 75-year-old comedian described the daily realities of caring for Mavis, 79, and how their relationship has...

Jay Leno: Caring for My Wife Isn't 'Work'

He calls himself lucky to be able to help after her diagnosis of advanced dementia

(Newser) - Jay Leno spoke to People about caring for his wife, Mavis, who has advanced dementia, and he pushed back against describing what he does as "work."
  • "It's not work, because people come up, and say they feel so sorry," said Leno, 75. "I understand
...

Even Light Drinking Boosts Dementia Risk
Even Light Drinking
Jacks Your Dementia Risk
NEW STUDY
Oct 16, 2025 7:51 AM CDT

Even Light Drinking Jacks Your Dementia Risk

Prior 'one drink a day' advice was based on skewed data, new research suggests

(Newser) - A decades-old belief that a daily drink might do the brain some good just took another hit. According to a new study in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine , light, regular alcohol consumption can raise the risk of developing dementia. Researchers tracked more than 550,000 people aged 56 to 72 and...

Routine Vaccines May Help Cut Dementia Risk: Studies

Researchers highlight flu, shingles, and RSV for potential brain benefits

(Newser) - A growing body of research suggests that several common vaccines may do more than just prevent infectious diseases—they're also linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. Physicians and researchers point to this as an added incentive for adults, especially older ones, to keep up with routine...

He Fearlessly Played Rugby, Now Pays Dearly for It

Repeated concussions left Welsh legend Alix Popham with CTE

(Newser) - Once a Welsh rugby hero celebrated for his fearless tackles, Alix Popham now struggles daily to remember the triumphs of his career—or even simple moments with his family—as he lives with the devastating aftermath of brain injuries sustained on the field. Diagnosed at 40 with early onset...

At High Risk for Dementia? This Diet Helps
At High Risk for Dementia?
This Diet Helps
NEW STUDY
Aug 25, 2025 6:53 AM CDT

At High Risk for Dementia? This Diet Helps

Mediterranean diet found to cut risk by at least 35% in those with 2 copies of APOE4 gene

(Newser) - A new study finds that sticking to a Mediterranean diet can slash the risk of dementia—especially in those with the highest genetic risk. Researchers tracked more than 5,700 participants over 34 years and found that those who closely followed the Mediterranean diet lowered their dementia risk, in...

Former Member of the Platters Is Missing

Sandra Hall, 80, has dementia and lives in New York City

(Newser) - A former member of the classic singing group the Platters has been missing in New York City for days, and her family is raising the alarm. Sandra Hall, 80, has dementia and was last seen on Friday afternoon boarding the subway near the Atlantic Terminal Mall, reports the New ...

Dementia Diagnosis Often Lags for Years After First Symptoms

Delays tied to misdiagnosis, stigma, health care system gaps, per new research

(Newser) - A new study led by University College London reveals that people with dementia typically wait 3 1/2 years from initial symptoms to hear an official diagnosis—a delay that stretches to 4.1 years for those facing early-onset forms, reports the Independent . The analysis, published in the International Journal ...

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