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January 31, 2024
 
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Walk to End Alzheimer's raises record amount
Thanks to the unrelenting dedication of volunteers and participants, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the world's largest event to fight the disease, raised a record $100 million in 2023. These vital funds enable the Association to deliver 24/7 care and support, advocate fearlessly for people facing the disease and fuel groundbreaking research. To continue the momentum, register today for a 2024 Walk near you.

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Decades-old human growth hormone treatment linked to early Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease may have developed in five people in the United Kingdom due to injections of human growth hormone from cadavers they received as children decades ago, new research suggests. It's important to note that the treatment described in the study is no longer used and that Alzheimer's isn't transmissible through the air or by touching or being near someone with living with the disease.
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Conference to raise awareness about Black men's brain health
The Black Men's Brain Health Conference (BMBHC), sponsored in part by the Alzheimer's Association, will take place Feb. 6-7 in Las Vegas. The free event, which will also be online, brings scientists, practitioners and community partners together to raise awareness about Black men's brain health, aging, and Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
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