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Breakthrough in a petri dish

by TEAM ALZLIVE

Drop the mice. Researchers have recreated human brain cells for use in Alzheimer's research. A significant…

Canada

"We’re pioneers; like astronauts going to the moon"

by ANGELA PIRISI

Read here about Toronto researchers who are taking a multidisciplinary approach to what might treat…

Canada

Do you have Dementia? join an advisory group

by SIAN LOCKWOOD

This group is just getting up and running and you can have your say. Most people will sit around grousing…

United States

Shout to the rafters!

by TRISH VRADENBURG

Read about UsAgainstAlzheimer's Project 535 and give, by midnight, Oct. 17. Every little bit helps demand…

Canada

Premiers: Step up to national dementia plan

by ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CANADA

With the Council of Federation meeting Aug. 26-30 in Charlottetown, PEI, the Alzheimer Society of Canada…

Canada

Spirit of the West's John Mann diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

by RILEY SPARKS

Spirit of the West lead singer and guitarist John Mann has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s…