Alzheimer's disease

The surprising role of common viruses in Alzheimer’s

Researchers from Tufts University and the University of Oxford have made a fascinating discovery about Alzheimer's disease, a condition that often starts as simple...

Gut health linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, study finds

In a remarkable discovery, researchers have found a connection between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease. This groundbreaking research, led by Professor Yvonne Nolan from APC...

These diets could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

In a groundbreaking study published on March 8, 2023, in Neurology®, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, researchers from Tokyo Medical and...

Scientists unlock early Alzheimer’s clues

Researchers at the European Synchrotron, ESRF, have uncovered a surprising link between amyloid oligomers and mitochondrial energetics during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Unlike...

Scientists find link between stomach infection and Alzheimer’s disease

Infection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study conducted by Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin and...

5 early signs of dementia you need to know

When we think about dementia, we often picture memory problems, such as forgetting names or misplacing items. However, dementia encompasses more than just memory...

New test predicts cognitive problem in older people after surgery

Identifying older patients at risk of experiencing cognitive dysfunction after surgery can now be done with a simple EEG measurement. Researchers at Duke Health have...

Vitamin D supplements may help reduce dementia risk

A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK...

AI finds new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover new genetic insights into Alzheimer's disease. Using CSIRO's VariantSpark and BitEpi...

This gene may provide key to preventing Alzheimer’s dementia

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a rare APOE gene variant known as the Christchurch mutation, which appears to sever the...