New Studies Show Cleaner Air Could Lower Susceptibility to Dementia

Northern Charitable Foundation - Dementia and air pollution

New research was presented at the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) showing that cleaner air could reduce an individual’s risk of developing dementia. This follows research indicating that there could be a link between air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease. One study was funded by the National Institutes of … Read more

New Parp Inhibitor Lynparza May Be Important Tool for Treating Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Northern Charitable Foundation - breast cancer research

The President of the American Society for Clinical Oncology shared that new research has found that the Lynparza parp inhibitor could have a significant impact on the treatment and decision paths of patients with both high-risk and early-stage breast cancer. The study also showed that Lynparza reduces the chances that patients with the BRCA gene … Read more