Health Matters: New drug slows down Alzheimer’s decline
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Health Matters: New drug slows down Alzheimer’s decline
Description
October 29, 2025
There is new hope for Canadians suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Health Canada has approved a new drug that could slow down the progression of the disease, in its early stages. Global News Morning speaks with Dr. Heather Cooke of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. about Lecanemab, and how it works.
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Health Matters: New drug slows down Alzheimer’s decline04:32 | October 29, 2025 -
When a child’s picky eating becomes a problem04:25 | October 5, 2026 -
Health Matters: Travel health and vaccinations04:08 | September 29, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Burgers to Beat MS04:30 | August 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Early screening will help protect your from hepatitis B04:25 | July 28, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Talking to teens about the risks of cannabis poisoning04:01 | April 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Overcoming the fear and stigma around dementia04:25 | April 17, 2026
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Health Matters: New drug slows down Alzheimer’s decline04:32 | October 29, 2025
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When a child’s picky eating becomes a problem04:25 | October 5, 2026
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Health Matters: Travel health and vaccinations04:08 | September 29, 2026
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Health Matters: New approach to treating childhood cancer04:27 | September 28, 2026
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Health Matters: Back to school medication management03:52 | September 1, 2026
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Health Matters: Burgers to Beat MS04:30 | August 20, 2026
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Health Matters: Early screening will help protect your from hepatitis B04:25 | July 28, 2026
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Health Matters: New graphic cigarette warning labels04:05 | July 23, 2026
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Health Matters: Managing medications04:53 | July 21, 2026
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Health Matters: New drug slows down Alzheimer’s decline
Description
October 29, 2025
There is new hope for Canadians suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Health Canada has approved a new drug that could slow down the progression of the disease, in its early stages. Global News Morning speaks with Dr. Heather Cooke of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. about Lecanemab, and how it works.
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