Women and Alzheimer’s: A New Lead
Update: 2025-08-26
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Why are nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients women? For decades, the explanation seemed simple: women live longer. But the numbers don’t add up. Even after 80, when survival rates even out, women are still more likely to be diagnosed. A new lead may finally expose what’s been hiding in sex-specific biology.
00:00 Introduction: The Alzheimer's Gender Imbalance
00:05 Uncovering Biological Clues
01:39 The Role of Lipid Metabolism
02:47 New Study Sheds Light
03:49 Detailed Findings on Lipid Patterns
09:43 Implications for Future Research and Treatment
12:12 Conclusion: A New Lead in Alzheimer's Research
PMID: 40832908
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