John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’

Social and news media commenters seize on senator’s gaffe, with some characterizing it as a Freudian slip

theguardian.com

This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote

A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restr...

propublica.org

Clinical pathways for cognitively unimpaired individuals with Alzheimer's disease neuropathological change

The recent approval of disease-modifying therapies for symptomatic Alzheimer's disease is a major advance for a condition with few therapeutic options. Anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies have shown cl...

thelancet.com

People with dementia want to participate in research: novel Law Clinic Study was found to be meaningful and empowering

A multidisciplinary study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland has shown that people with dementia and their caregivers can participate in demanding research without experiencing a significa...

uef.fi

The brain still responds to favourite music in dementia - Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - Master the Mind

nin.nl

Driving With Dementia: How to Know When It's Time to Stop

A dementia diagnosis doesn't mean handing over the keys tomorrow. Here's how to spot the warning signs, get a real driving assessment, and plan ahead.

beingpatient.com

Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age

Learning another language is not a miracle cure for aging, and it cannot guarantee protection against Alzheimer’s disease. But it does have various other benefits.

theconversation.com

The overwhelming problem of plastic

From flax that can be used in clothing and cars to robotic skimmers to stricter laws, determined researchers, activists and volunteers fight an industry intent on making more plastic.

chicagotribune.com

Britain knew about the Holocaust as it happened. A new exhibition reckons with that truth

Research draws upon reporting and witness testimony, while a permanent memorial is planned for London

theguardian.com

Gone in 90 seconds: an ‘invisibilized’ ICE is arresting more people than ever

After public backlash, the Trump administration changed its tactics from ‘siege’ to ‘soft feet’. Now, ICE is everywhere

theguardian.com

The rise of the Jim Crow theobros

(RNS) — A group of Reformed pastors and influencers has wedded old-school segregationist theology with the hypermasculinity of the manosphere and the savvy of the attention economy to preach and sell ...

religionnews.com

Trump administration repeals Title IX protections for LGBTQ students - UPI.com

The Trump administration finalized its repeal of Title IX protections for LGTBQ students on Monday in a reversal of a Biden administration policy.

upi.com

Scientists develop high-resolution molecular maps of Alzheimer’s and related brain disorders

NIH-funded effort delivers new insights into symptoms and underlying mechanisms of these conditions to improve prevention, detection, treatment, and outcomes.

nih.gov

Overprescribing can take a toll on older peoples’ health and independence – here’s what can be done

Around 8 million people in England take five or more prescription drugs each day.

theconversation.com

These 6 charts show how NIH research funding has been reshaped under Trump

Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. bi...

npr.org

Targeted Treatment of Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia: Prioritizing Function and Safety Over Sedation and Other Serious Harms

The panelists provide recommendations to give primary care clinicians a practical, evidence-based guide for managing agitation in Alzheimer's dementia, and the confidence to apply it.

psychiatrist.com

Who Should Get a Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease?

The latest approvals expand the population of people who could be tested for the memory disorder—but experts warn the tests aren't for everyone.

time.com

‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission (Gift Article)

The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.

nytimes.com

Swiss voters overwhelmingly reject far-right plan to toughen neutrality

Final results from the Swiss government showed over 70% of voters, and a majority in all 26 of the country's regions, rejected the plan championed by a right-wing populist party.

lemonde.fr

Republicans fear a blue wave, but the midterms could be a tsunami

In some circles, concern about the elections goes beyond losing the House and Senate and into strongholds where Trump is having to campaign himself

thetimes.com

Trump’s Justice Department Gives Up on Desegregation

The DOJ is no longer bothering to enforce racial desegregation of schools..

newrepublic.com

Trump frames unregulated AI as a way to keep ahead of China – but in fact, it harms US national security

An unregulated sector has risks in itself but will also aid the rapid advancement of AI in China.

theconversation.com

Palantir’s co-founder thinks we should be less judgmental about that deadly Iran school strike

The AI-assisted attack at the start of Donald Trump's war killed more than 150 people, mostly children.

motherjones.com

GOP election outlook goes from bad to "craptastic"

This week felt different — like the political environment was disintegrating in real time.

axios.com

Trump Administration Plans to Gut Clean Car Rules (Gift Article)

New fuel-economy standards, which President Trump said he finalized Saturday, would kill a federal effort to speed the transition to electric vehicles.

nytimes.com

Judges Reject ICE’s Underhanded Attempt to Maintain Third-Country Removals - The American Prospect

An appeals court made clear deportation flights to third countries must stop immediately, but flight data showed ICE may be violating the order.

prospect.org