Semaglutide does not slow Alzheimer’s, despite initial hopes that it might help against dementia, new research has shown.  What were the results? Researchers carried out 2 large trials involving more than 3,800 people. Previous research suggested the drug, which is the active ingredient for the weight loss jab Wegovy, could delay the progression of clinical […]

A clinical trial has revealed a new Alzheimer’s drug can successfully slow down decline in memory and thinking by 35 per cent. Donanemab has been shown to significantly reduce cognitive decline in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The trial by US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly showed it has been successful in removing sticky amyloid plaques […]