Bill is back at it again!

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According to entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Gates, a key need is a “reliable, affordable, and accessible” diagnostic test. To jump-start that research, Gates announced today that he has joined a coalition of philanthropists who are investing $30 million to create a venture fund called Diagnostics Accelerator.

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Skinny-fat may indicate Alzheimer’s

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You can’t tell how healthy someone is just by looking at them, but that doesn’t mean people don’t make assumptions, especially when they’re factoring in weight. But what about people who are “skinny-fat”? According to a new study, this body type, which is characterized by a combination of high fat mass and low muscle mass, may actually be worse for your health than obesity alone.

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A familiar debate

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With two of the last drug-makers abandoning their late stage trials, the familiar question comes up again: Why would you want to know if you have Alzheimer’s when there is no cure? The opinions are divided.

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Watch out for your friends and family

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The early signs of Alzheimer’s centre around forgetfulness, which means that often loved ones – whether partners, family or friends – are best-placed to notice behavioral changes. Encouraging your partner to see his or her GP as early as possible is advisable.

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Major fix for Alzheimer’s found

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Scientists have recently made a major discovery that could lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study published in Nature Medicine reports that researchers were able to identify the primary genetic risk factor the development of the disease, and they even figured out a potential way to neutralize the risk factor.

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