Helping caregivers may do more than costly Alzheimer’s drugs, study suggests
Alzheimer’s disease is often discussed in terms of new drugs, scientific breakthroughs, and high treatment costs.
But for many families, the daily reality of dementia...
New method may slow memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is often talked about using large numbers. Millions of people around the world are affected, and the number continues to grow every...
Scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to do everyday tasks. It affects millions of people...
Improving blood flow to the brain may not boost cognitive skills
A new study has found that improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not help patients think more...
Common eye bacteria may worsen cognitive decline
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a common type of bacteria called Chlamydia pneumoniae may stay hidden in the eye and brain for years—and...
Cannabis linked to better brain function in older people
For many years, research on cannabis and the brain has focused mainly on teenagers and young adults.
Scientists worried that using cannabis at a young...
Some common medicines may harm your memory, study finds
When you take medicine for things like high blood pressure, allergies, or other everyday health problems, you usually expect it to help you feel...
Study shows a new cause of brain aging
As people get older, they often find it harder to remember things or learn new skills. Scientists have long wondered why this happens.
Now, researchers...
Diabetes drug may fight Alzheimer’s before it starts
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common brain condition that causes memory loss and dementia in older people. It affects millions of people around the...
How low-dose cannabis and a common painkiller may help treat Alzheimer’s
Cannabis is often used to help people manage pain, reduce inflammation, and relax. One of its main ingredients, THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), is known...