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Drug Taken for Common Condition May Be Slowing Alzheimer’s Decline - Newsweek

Published by Newsweek By Melissa Fleur Afshar · 13 August 2026 at 19:21
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Drug Taken for Common Condition May Be Slowing Alzheimer’s Decline - Newsweek
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A drug already taken by millions for a heart condition may also be slowing Alzheimer's decline, new research shows.

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