Research shows new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease, a formidable foe to cognitive health, has eluded effective treatments for years.
Stanford Medicine researchers, breaking new ground, are exploring the potential of...
Short telomeres could signal higher dementia risk, study finds
What are Telomeres and Why Do They Matter?
Think of telomeres as the plastic tips at the end of your shoelaces; they keep the lace...
New webcam tool helps Parkinson’s patients check symptoms at home
Imagine being able to check how well you're managing your Parkinson's symptoms without having to go to the doctor's office.
Researchers at the University of...
Alzheimer’s disease blood tests: here’s what they look for, and what they can tell...
Despite affecting 55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease still has no cure. But recent advancements in the field have seen a number of promising...
New blood test could predict Alzheimer’s disease 20 years before symptoms appear
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed an innovative blood test using nanotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) that may predict the onset...
Finger tapping tests can help detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Neuropsychologists Vincent Koppelmans and Marit Ruitenberg have conducted pioneering research into using the rhythm of finger tapping as a possible biomarker for Alzheimer's Disease.
Their...
Weight changes after Parkinson’s diagnosis linked to cognitive decline, study finds
A study led by Dr. Jin-Sun Jun of Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital in Seoul, Republic of Korea, suggests that individuals who experience weight changes...
Scientists find new brain clues on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Scientists used to think that some special ring-shaped bits of genetic code in our brain cells were just "junk."
But a team at Brigham and...
Diabetes drugs may be a new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease is on the rise and, frustratingly, no available drugs can halt its progression. Traditional drug discovery is a long, expensive process, often...
Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some...
Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited.
Others are risk genes that...