Aaron Rodriguez+FollowWeight Loss Jab Flops for Alzheimer’sTurns out, the buzzed-about weight loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) isn’t the Alzheimer’s breakthrough some hoped for. Big trials found it didn’t slow down dementia, even though it helps with diabetes and obesity. Experts say it’s a letdown, but every study teaches us something new. With over 130 Alzheimer’s drugs still in the pipeline, the search for a real game-changer is far from over. Fingers crossed for the next big thing! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowWegovy’s Alzheimer’s Hopes Just Got CrushedMajor bummer: Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug, Wegovy (semaglutide), totally flopped in late-stage trials for Alzheimer’s. Even though the drug showed some changes in disease biomarkers, it didn’t actually slow down Alzheimer’s progression compared to a placebo. The company’s stock took a nosedive and they’re pulling the plug on these trials. Guess this “miracle” drug isn’t a miracle for everything after all! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
Kristi Key+FollowOzempic Pill Flops in Alzheimer’s TrialsBig letdown for anyone hoping Ozempic or Wegovy could help with Alzheimer’s—Novo Nordisk just announced their oral semaglutide didn’t slow the disease in major trials. The pill was safe and showed some changes in biomarkers, but didn’t actually stop Alzheimer’s from getting worse. The search for a breakthrough continues, but scientists aren’t giving up on GLP-1 drugs just yet. Would you have guessed these weight loss meds might help with dementia? Wild. #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
shermandarlene+FollowWalking Away Alzheimer’s? This Study Says Yes!Turns out, you don’t need 10,000 steps a day to help your brain. New research says just 3,000-7,500 steps (that’s about 1.5-4 miles) could slow Alzheimer’s decline—by up to seven years for those at higher risk! The biggest perks? Showed up for folks already showing early signs. So, a daily stroll might be the easiest brain boost ever. Who’s up for a walk? #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowAlzheimer’s ‘Death Complex’ Finally Cracked?Scientists just found a new way to fight Alzheimer’s by targeting a sneaky ‘death complex’—a toxic duo of proteins that kills brain cells and worsens memory. Even cooler? They’ve got a molecule (FP802) that can break up this deadly partnership in mice, slowing down the disease and protecting brain power. It’s not ready for humans yet, but this could totally change how we treat Alzheimer’s and maybe even ALS. Huge science moment! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers80Share
Michelle Welch+FollowAlzheimer’s Breakthrough: Brain Cells to the RescueScientists just found a new way to fight Alzheimer’s, and it’s all about boosting the brain’s own clean-up crew! By ramping up a protein called Sox9 in certain brain cells (astrocytes), researchers got mice to clear out those nasty amyloid plaques linked to memory loss. The best part? The mice kept their memory sharp for months. It’s early days, but this could be a game-changer for future treatments! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers262Share
April Anderson+FollowAlzheimer’s Drug Could Delay Symptoms 8 YearsMajor update on Alzheimer’s: A drug called lecanemab, previously rejected by the NHS, might actually slow the disease by over 8 years if started early, according to new real-world data. Researchers say it’s a game-changer, but it’s still not available on the NHS—only privately. There’s even talk of a more convenient injectable version coming soon. With over a million people affected in the UK, this could be huge if the government acts! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
Michelle Welch+FollowOld Drug Pulls Off Alzheimer’s Reversal in Mice?!Wait, what?! Scientists just used a decades-old drug to actually reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice—like, memory came back and their brains looked healthier. It’s wild because most new treatments barely slow things down, but this one rolled back the damage after symptoms started. Before we get too hyped, though, remember: what works in mice doesn’t always work in people. Still, it’s a glimmer of hope that maybe the brain can heal more than we thought! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers60Share
john24+FollowAlzheimer’s Pill Shows Promise for SomeA new Alzheimer’s pill, valiltramiprosate, didn’t hit its main goal in a big trial, but here’s the twist: it actually helped people with mild memory issues who have two copies of the APOE4 gene (a high-risk group). For these folks, the drug slowed brain shrinkage and improved thinking scores compared to placebo. Side effects? Mostly nausea and appetite changes. Not a miracle cure, but definitely a glimmer of hope for those at highest risk! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
