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Men with H63D Gene Variant Face Double Dementia Risk

5/31/2025

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Men carrying two copies of the HFE gene variant H63D face more than double the lifetime risk of dementia, according to a groundbreaking study in Neurology. Unlike women, this genetic predisposition raises concerns, as the research from the ASPREE trial indicates that iron levels alone don’t explain the risk, hinting at other underlying biological factors. Further exploration is essential.

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Story summary

Men carrying two copies of the HFE gene variant H63D face more than double the lifetime risk of dementia, according to a groundbreaking study in Neurology. Unlike women, this genetic predisposition raises concerns, as the research from the ASPREE trial indicates that iron levels alone don’t explain the risk, hinting at other underlying biological factors. Further exploration is essential.