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  • Alzheimer's drug may slow decline

    Mayo Clinic News Network, Syndicated content|Updated Jan 10, 2023

    The Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to...

  • Q&A: Mayo Clinic offers advice for proper hydration

    Mayo Clinic News Network|Updated Jul 18, 2020

    With temperatures near and above triple digits for more than a week, we all know it's essential to stay hydrated. The best way to do that? This advice is from the Mayo Clinic. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know I need to stay hydrated while I exercise but what is the best fluid? I'm wondering how much I should drink and if I need to drink special water as someone mentioned alkaline water. Is alkaline water better at rehydrating your body than nonalkaline, or plain, water? ANSWER:...

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