Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the condition

Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the condition

Alzheimer’s disease on the mother’s side is linked to ‘increased risk’ of the disease, a study suggests

A family history of Alzheimer’s disease on the mother’s side might increase the chances of someone developing the condition, new research suggests.

Whether a person inherits risk of Alzheimer’s from their mother or father influences the danger of changes in the brain that lead to disease, according to the new study.

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