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A natural compound may extend life and prevent Alzheimer’s

Researchers from the University of Seville in Spain, along with scientists from the University of Kent in the U.K., have made an exciting discovery...

Study confirms a big cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common illnesses affecting older adults around the world. It is also a leading cause of dementia, which...

HIV drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Researchers at UVA Health are urging for clinical trials to explore whether certain HIV medications, known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), can help...

These supplements may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a serious brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It is a progressive condition, which means it gets...

Staying active in midlife may help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds

Being physically active between the ages of 45 and 65 could help protect your brain and reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the...

How blood test can warn Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have found that high levels of a certain enzyme in the blood could be an early...

Alzheimer’s risk may begin in your 20s or 30s, study finds

A new study from Columbia University has revealed that warning signs linked to Alzheimer’s disease may appear much earlier in life than previously believed—even...

Most Americans want early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, new report finds

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, affects an estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older in...

Immune problem and inflammation play a key Role in Alzheimer’s disease

A new study has found that problems in the immune system might be a key factor in the start and worsening of Alzheimer’s disease....

Study shows new cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease mostly affects older people. It causes serious problems like memory loss, confusion, and big changes in behavior. It is the main cause...