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Men with HFE Gene Variant Face Double Dementia Risk

6/3/2025

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Men carrying two copies of the HFE gene variant, crucial for iron metabolism, face more than double the risk of dementia, according to groundbreaking Australian research involving over 12,000 seniors. Interestingly, this alarming connection was not observed in women. Scientists are now delving deeper to uncover the mechanisms behind this risk and explore potential treatments.

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Story summary

Men carrying two copies of the HFE gene variant, crucial for iron metabolism, face more than double the risk of dementia, according to groundbreaking Australian research involving over 12,000 seniors. Interestingly, this alarming connection was not observed in women. Scientists are now delving deeper to uncover the mechanisms behind this risk and explore potential treatments.