Muscle supplement could help battle Alzheimer’s, study finds
A team of researchers at RUSH recently discovered that a popular muscle-building supplement might also be a potent weapon against Alzheimer's disease.
The supplement, known...
Alzheimer’s drug donanemab has been hailed as a ‘turning point’ for treatment. But what...
Trial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, donanemab, shows it can slow cognitive decline by 35%. The drug has been hailed...
Screening can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s, but many older people ignore it
When we think about regular health check-ups, we often think about checking our blood pressure or sugar levels.
But our minds need regular check-ups too,...
Opioid use in older people with dementia is linked to higher death risk
Elderly adults who start using opioid painkillers after a dementia diagnosis have a substantially higher risk of death—about 11-fold within the first two weeks,...
Hope for Alzheimer’s: Anti-inflammatory drugs show promise
In recent years, scientists have been exploring various ways to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD).
One such research comes from Dr. Linda Van Eldik's lab at...
New guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis through blood biomarkers
Today at the International Alzheimer's Congress (AAIC) in Amsterdam, new guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease were unveiled.
These criteria, developed by international clinicians...
A ray of hope: new methods to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a common brain disorder that affects memory and thinking skills.
It can be heartbreaking to see loved ones slowly forget their family...
Understanding big causes of dementia
Dementia can change a person's life. It can mess with their memory, thinking, emotions, and even behavior. It makes daily tasks a challenge.
Dementia isn't...
Traffic-related air pollution linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a recent study, researchers found that exposure to traffic-related air pollution led to memory loss, cognitive decline, and triggered neurological pathways associated with...
Sleeping pill lowers key Alzheimer’s disease markers, study finds
A small study has discovered that taking a sleeping pill before bed can lead to a decrease in levels of key Alzheimer's proteins.
This is...