Research shows that men who carry the H63D genetic variant, associated with hereditary hemochromatosis, have twice the risk of dementia as women. The study, based on data from ASPREE research, suggests that testing for this variant could be beneficial in medical screening for men. Although the HFE gene controls iron levels, a direct link between iron in the blood and dementia has not been found, suggesting other mechanisms are involved. This finding could lead to personalized preventive interventions.
Sources
Latest News
20:10
Giorgia Meloni criticizes Germany’s strategy of isolating the AfD after its record result in Saxony-Anhalt
19:39
Explosion at an arms depot in Bulgaria. Authorities do not rule out the possibility of “external interference”
19:00
Authorities in Congo confirm more than 7,000 Ebola cases as the epidemic spreads to a seventh province
18:50
Zelensky ready to meet Putin at G20 / Kremlin says Russian leader’s attendance has not been decided
18:40
Alexandru Nazare married singer Maria Mihali. The wedding godfather is the Greek Minister of Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis
See more news