Heat Exposure Tied to AD Biomarker Changes in Women
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New research suggests that women who are regularly exposed to outdoor heat over the long term might experience changes in biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's disease. Specifically, these women showed lower amyloid-beta42/40 and higher p-tau181 levels compared to men, indicating that heat exposure could play a role in early Alzheimer's pathology. This finding highlights a potential environmental factor influencing neurodegenerative diseases, which could lead to new preventive strategies for at-risk populations.
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