A small crew out of the UK summited Everest in days with the help of xenon gas. Here's what xenon gas is, why it's used for climbing, and the risks of using it.

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New Alzheimer's treatment uses CAR T-cell tech to target brain plaques, offering a precise approach with fewer side effects than current drugs.

A bipartisan bill that would repeal the financial eligibility requirement for services for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease.

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Playwright Molly McFadden, who carries the Alzheimer's gene, will present her one-woman show featuring a puppet named Memory representing her mother.