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Your future Alzheimer's risk could be prevented

16 July 2026 · in 80 words

Your future Alzheimer's risk could be prevented

About 1,600 people at high risk of Alzheimer's will take a new drug called trontinemab in trials across the world. Scientists hope the monthly infusion, made by Swiss firm Roche, will prevent symptoms by removing brain plaques more effectively. Trontinemab could lead to Alzheimer's being treated preventively, similar to heart disease medications.

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