Men with Common Genetic Variant Twice as Likely to Develop Dementia
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Common iron-regulating gene variant linked to higher dementia risk in men: study
SYDNEY, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Men who carry two copies of a common gene variant are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, while women with the same variant appear unaffected, a new Australian study has revealed. A press release from Curtin University in Western Australia said on Friday that the findings underscore the need for more targeted dementia prevention strategies, particularly for men. Under
Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men...
Last Updated on May 31, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Australian researchers have identified a common genetic variant that doubles the risk of dementia in men. The team from Curtin University said that one in three people carry one copy of the variant, known as H63D, while one in 36 carry […] The post Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men appeared first on THIP Media.
Common Gene Variant Doubles Dementia Risk, But Only in Men
New research reveals that men who carry two copies of a common genetic variant in the HFE gene are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, while women with the same variant are not affected. The variant, known as H63D, is linked to haemochromatosis and is present in about 1 in 36 people.
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