The ‘Jennie,’ a lifelike robotic puppy from Tombot, aims to provide companionship to individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Created by entrepreneur Tom Stevens, who was inspired by his own mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Jennie is designed to…
The Observer highlights a major increase in NHS urgent repair costs, which have nearly tripled to £2.7 billion since 2015, posing risks to patients. Political tensions arise as Kemi Badenoch confronts Nigel Farage over media representations. Additional stories touch on…
The year 2024 marked significant medical advancements, including the successful implementation of a brain chip by Elon Musk’s Neuralink, enabling paralyzed individuals to control devices with thought. Innovations in partial paralysis rehabilitation showed promise, while a new HIV drug, Lenacapavir,…
A recent study from Columbia University reveals that gender inequality may have more detrimental effects on women’s mental health than previously thought. The research, analyzing data from nearly 21,000 women, found that those born in states with higher structural sexism…
Research from Mass General Brigham reveals that taxi and ambulance drivers exhibit significantly lower death rates from Alzheimer’s disease compared to other professions. The study analyzed data from nearly nine million adults across 443 professions and suggests that jobs requiring…
John Prescott, the former UK Deputy Prime Minister and prominent Labour politician, has died at the age of 86. Known for his role under Tony Blair’s government, Prescott served as Deputy Prime Minister for a decade and held multiple ministerial…
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of Lecanemab, an antibody that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, specifically for patients with light cognitive impairment and minimal risk factors. This marks the first EU endorsement targeting the…
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has partially approved Leqembi (lecanemab) for patients with mild cognitive decline or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, reversing a prior rejection. The treatment is now authorized for those with a lower risk of adverse…
Music has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing communication among individuals with autism and Alzheimer’s disease. Families like that of 9-year-old Édouard, who is autistic, have discovered that singing transforms daily interactions and fosters connections. His mother recounts how…
