Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...
Parkinson’s disease may force the body to switch to “emergency mode” for energy
Weight loss is a common but puzzling problem for many people living with Parkinson’s disease. Patients often become thinner as the disease progresses, even...
Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk
Low vitamin D levels associated with higher dementia risk, study warns
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions report that higher vitamin D levels in...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mainly affects movement. It gets worse over time, but the early signs can be small and easy...
Could fixing cell energy problems prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Yale-NUS College is giving scientists a new way to think about what might cause Alzheimer’s disease.
This illness affects memory and...
How obesity could trigger Alzheimer’s disease
Obesity is known to increase the risk of many diseases, like heart problems and diabetes. But its exact link to Alzheimer's disease has been...
Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline
Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls.
According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...
Why brain fog happens and what you can do about it
Many people use the term “brain fog” to describe a frustrating mental state where thinking feels slow, unclear, or exhausting.
It is not a medical...
Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
In...
Why aging must be at the center of Parkinson’s study
A new international effort is calling for a major shift in how scientists study Parkinson’s disease.
Although aging is the single biggest risk factor for...