New paths to predict and diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have made a significant discovery by identifying proteomic changes linked to different forms of...
Link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s: oral bacteria and brain inflammation
Oral bacteria, associated with diseases of the mouth, have been increasingly implicated in systemic conditions like colon cancer and heart disease.
In a recent study...
Alzheimer’s cause: could a tiny worm and a diabetes drug crack the case?
A Sneaky Thief: Alzheimer's Disease
You know that forgetfulness that seems to come with age? Sometimes, it's more than just forgetfulness. It's a sneaky thief...
Scientists confirm world’s first case of dementia linked to repetitive brain trauma in a...
Researchers at the Australian Sports Brain Bank have today reported the world’s first diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a female athlete.
With the...
Olive oil: a potential ally against Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study conducted by Amal Kaddoumi from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy, found that extra virgin olive oil could positively affect individuals...
Sleep apnea treatment withdrawal linked to changes in Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers
A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine suggests that withdrawal from positive airway pressure (PAP), a common treatment...
Deep sleep shortage and sleep apnea: tied to stroke and Alzheimer’s risk?
Do you snore heavily and feel tired even after a full night's sleep? You might have sleep apnea, a common but serious sleep disorder.
Recent...
Scientists challenge long-held view of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study by the Tanz Center for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto has challenged existing theories about the hormone...
New Alzheimer’s treatment: anti-inflammatory drug may prevent memory loss
If you've heard of Alzheimer's disease, you might be aware of how it affects memory and other crucial mental functions.
Researchers have been working tirelessly...
Excessive sugar intake linked to Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have identified a potential link between high sugar intake and the development...