Brain’s own immune system may help treat Alzheimer’s better
For over 30 years, researchers have focused on removing amyloid beta plaques—sticky clumps of protein in the brain thought to trigger Alzheimer’s disease. These...
Learning Alzheimer’s risk doesn’t cause distress, study shows
A new study reveals that learning about one’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t cause emotional harm—but even those at high risk often lose motivation...
ALS drug shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s disease
A new drug originally developed to treat a different brain disease is now showing signs that it could help people with Alzheimer’s disease too....
AI helps finds a hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease and new treatment
A new study from the University of California San Diego has uncovered a hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease that may lead to a new...
Alzheimer’s affects the whole body, not just the brain, study shows
While Alzheimer’s disease is widely known as a brain disorder, new research reveals it also affects other parts of the body.
In a study published...
These healthy habits may lower dementia risk, even if you’re genetically at risk
Dementia is not just one disease—it’s a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and behavior in ways that can interfere with daily life.
It...
Many people say they want to know their Alzheimer’s risk—but fewer choose to when...
As scientific tools to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease improve, researchers face a difficult question: Should healthy people be told if they’re likely...
Boosting physical activity in midlife may help prevent Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help protect the brain and reduce the risk...
Iron buildup in the brain may speed up Alzheimer’s in these people
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found a key link between high levels of iron in the brain and increased...
Scientists create smart pen that may help detect Parkinson’s early
Catching Parkinson’s disease early is one of the biggest challenges doctors face.
Many people with the condition aren’t diagnosed until it’s already done serious damage...