Alzheimer’s disease basics and what you can do to prevent it
Alzheimer's disease is feared by many―and for good reason. The brain disorder slowly destroys memory along with a person's ability to reason, speak, carry...
New way to detect Lewy body disease early, a leading cause of dementia
Lewy body disease, a lesser-known condition, can lead to devastating disorders like Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease.
It's characterized by the accumulation of abnormal...
Rare genetic variant “the Christchurch mutation” offers hope for Alzheimer’s treatment
A rare genetic variant known as the "Christchurch mutation" is emerging as a potential protector against the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, especially linked...
New handheld device can detect Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s non-invasively
Researchers from around the world have developed a remarkable handheld device that can detect biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.
This biosensor offers a...
Inflammation in the brain may play crucial role in early Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have made a significant discovery regarding Parkinson's disease. They found that inflammation in the brain is...
Deep brain stimulation can be new Parkinson’s disease treatment
For people with Parkinson's disease, the future might look a little brighter thanks to groundbreaking research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A recent study suggests...
Social life can help reduce dementia risk, study finds
A team from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing at UNSW Sydney has discovered that older adults with strong social ties are less likely...
Scientists find new way to treat advanced Parkinson’s disease
Living with advanced Parkinson's disease can be incredibly challenging, especially when it seems like the current treatments are no longer effective.
But a new study...
Scientists find root cause of tau tangles in Alzheimer’s disease
While much research has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease, a new study conducted by researchers from Yale School of...
Scientists find how amyloid beta contributes to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have made a significant discovery regarding the role of amyloid beta, a peptide linked to Alzheimer's disease, in damaging...