AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDementia Prevention in Latin America: A two-year LatAm-FINGERS study across 11 countries found culturally adapted lifestyle programs improved memory and thinking in older adults at risk of dementia, with the most intensive coaching and structured social support delivering the biggest gains. Brain Health & Learning: New research presented at a neuroscience forum links speaking more languages with “younger” brain connectivity patterns, suggesting multilingual experience may slow brain aging. HIV Update: At AIDS 2026 in Rio, UNAIDS/KFF reports 1.2 million new HIV infections globally and warns that a sharp drop in donor funding—driven by reduced U.S. disbursements—could jeopardize progress. Obesity as a Medical Issue: In St. Kitts and Nevis, WHO data cited obesity affecting 45.6% of adults, with officials urging it be treated as a health condition, not a cultural joke. Communicable Disease Elimination: Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean country to develop a national roadmap to accelerate elimination of more than 30 communicable diseases, with PAHO support. Public Health Safety: WHO chief Tedros accused ultra-processed food giants of using lawsuits to block obesity protections, citing delays and costly legal battles. Cancer Care Boost (Argentina): Argentina’s Garrahan Hospital was ranked among the best-equipped in Latin America after modernization, including new radiotherapy equipment aimed at expanding pediatric cancer treatment.
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