Common genetic mutation increases the risk of dementia in men

Men face double dementia risk if they have a hidden genetic mutation

Australian study finds men with two copies of the H63D variant in the haemochromatosis gene are up to four times more likely to develop dementia, while women remain unaffected.

Common genetic mutation increases the risk of dementia in men

A study reveals that a common genetic mutation doubles the risk of dementia in men, linking it to problems with iron regulation.

Men face double dementia risk if they have a hidden genetic mutation - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A hidden genetic mutation could predict a man’s likelihood of developing dementia. That’s according to an Australian study led by Monash and Curtin Universities, which analyzed the medical data of thousands of Australians and Americans. Men who had a certain variant in the haemochromatosis (HFE) gene — which regulates iron levels in the body — were found to be at a higher risk of dementia, the research…