Study find shared cause of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are the two most common brain disorders that slowly get worse over time.
They affect millions of people around the world....
How Alzheimer’s may disrupt the body’s metabolism and harm the heart
New research from Houston Methodist reveals that Alzheimer’s disease might do more than affect memory—it may also disrupt how the body manages energy and...
Scientists identify hidden source of brain damage that could trigger dementia
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a new clue in understanding how dementia develops—and their discovery could point to an entirely new way...
New clues may help detect Parkinson’s symptoms earlier
When most people think of Parkinson’s disease, they picture physical symptoms like shaking, stiffness, or slow movements.
But for many people with Parkinson’s, other symptoms...
Your ZIP code could predict your dementia risk
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals something surprising and important: the place where you live could have a big impact...
New treatment could reverse Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study offers fresh hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China...
Scientists find new brain signal behind Parkinson’s movement symptoms
When a person has Parkinson’s disease, their brain sends out signals that cause tremors, stiffness, and trouble with movement.
Scientists around the world are trying...
Could this health condition protect against Alzheimer’s disease?
A surprising new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be much less...
Teen blood sugar struggles raise risk of nerve damage later in life
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that poor blood sugar control during the teenage years can lead to painful health...
Study finds the key to preventing dementia
A major study led by the University of Cambridge has revealed that problems with the brain’s waste clearance system may explain why some people...