Simple ultrasound treatment could help the brain clean itself as we age
The brain has its own built-in cleaning system. Instead of soap and water, it uses cerebrospinal fluid—a clear liquid that flows around the brain...
Scientists successfully shut down Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that affects the brain, mostly in older people. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior.
One of...
Nose bacteria may trigger Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Our nose does far more than help us smell flowers, food, or fresh air. It may also act as a hidden doorway into the...
Study finds big shared cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have learned a lot about mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They have discovered many genetic changes and...
Can lower income increase your dementia risk?
A new study has found that people with lower incomes and those from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are more likely to have...
Study finds how to clear toxic brain proteins in Alzheimer’s
Scientists at USC have made a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
A team of researchers has found a way to reduce the toxic...
Study shows a hidden cause of brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered a surprising new clue about how brain inflammation develops in Alzheimer’s disease.
Their discovery could change...
A new tool to predict Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms begin
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared conditions linked to aging. It slowly damages memory and thinking skills, and once symptoms appear, the...
New drug shows big promise for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging brain disorders of our time. It slowly destroys memory, thinking, and independence, and it affects millions...
Can brain training really shave ten years off brain ageing, as a recent study...
A ten-week online brain training programme helped older adults’ brains act as though they were a decade younger, a recent study has found.
Much like...