{
  "id": 900584,
  "title": "Blood Thinner May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients With AFib",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/blood-thinner-may-slow-cognitive-decline-in-alzheimers-patients-with",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-14T17:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Healthline News",
    "slug": "healthline-news",
    "url": "https://www.healthline.com/health-news/blood-thinning-medication-may-slow-cognitive-decline-alzheimers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "New research suggests that newer blood thinners may not only protect against strokes but also support brain health in people with Alzheimer’s. Tatiana Maksimova/Moment/Getty Images A study has found that blood thinners called NOACs may slow cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s patients with AFib are prone to brain damage from “silent strokes.” However, blood thinners can help…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}