Iowa Woman Faces High Risk of Dementia at Young Age
Alyssa Nash, a 27-year-old woman from Iowa, has a 99% chance of inheriting the gene mutation for FTD, a rare form of early-onset dementia. Despite this, she remains hopeful about her future. Other health news includes the approval of a new quit-smoking drug, the potential for children as young as 4 to learn medical emergency training, the use of an AI chatbot to supplement cancer care, and a refresher on pool safety basics.