Could Bacteria in Your Nose Trigger Alzheimer’s?
Our nose does much more than help us smell the world around us. It also helps filter the air we breathe and acts as...
Scientists develop ‘invisible’ home monitoring system for Parkinson’s disease
Living with Parkinson's disease often means that symptoms change from hour to hour.
A person may walk quite normally after taking medication but develop slower...
Scientists find a different way to slow Alzheimer’s disease
For years, Alzheimer's research has focused mainly on removing amyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain long before memory problems begin.
While this...
New study may help prevent misdiagnosis for a common form of early dementia
For many families, the first signs of dementia are not memory problems but unexpected changes in personality and behavior.
A normally calm person may become...
Common sleep medicines linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds
Many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. This common problem, known as insomnia, can leave people feeling tired and affect their daily...
This New Pill May Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Better
Scientists are increasingly learning that Alzheimer's disease begins many years before memory problems become obvious.
During this early period, harmful changes slowly build up inside...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
Scientists know that...
Why Alzheimer’s Disease May Steal Your Sleep
Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle to sleep, and the discovery could eventually lead to new treatments.
Instead...
Scientists Discover a Possible Reason Some Brains Grow Old Too Soon
Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Most people experience gradual changes in memory and thinking as they age.
These changes...
New Drug May Fight Alzheimer’s at Its Earliest Stages
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to...