The Latest Breaking News from AAIC 2026

Heading a Soccer Ball Even Casually Spikes Brain Injury Markers, New Study Warns Youth Players

AAIC 2026 research finds that heading a soccer ball raises blood markers of brain injury even in recreational players. Here is what parents and coaches need to know now.

Medical Daily · Jul 24

Blood Test Can Predict Alzheimer's Risk a Decade Before Symptoms Appear, JAMA Study Finds

A JAMA study published July 15, 2026 found elevated p-tau217 in blood predicts 78% risk of cognitive impairment within 10 years in healthy older adults. What patients need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

A $100 Million Trial Launched Today to Test Whether GLP-1 Drugs Plus Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Dementia

Alzheimer's Association launched the $100M PROTECT-Cog Study July 13, 2026 in London to test GLP-1 drugs plus lifestyle changes as dementia prevention. First global trial of its kind.

Medical Daily · Jul 14