Diabetes drug may fight Alzheimer’s before it starts
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common brain condition that causes memory loss and dementia in older people. It affects millions of people around the...
How low-dose cannabis and a common painkiller may help treat Alzheimer’s
Cannabis is often used to help people manage pain, reduce inflammation, and relax. One of its main ingredients, THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), is known...
People who survive cancers are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s – this might be...
Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most feared diagnoses in medicine, but they rarely strike the same person. For years, epidemiologists have...
How Parkinson’s may travel from the gut to the brain—and how we might stop...
New research from scientists at the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London has revealed how Parkinson’s disease may spread from the gut...
New blood test can detect early Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects a person’s ability to move, sleep, smell, and think clearly. It affects more than...
Common brain health issue greatly raises dementia risk
A common but often hidden brain condition could make older adults four times more likely to develop dementia.
This condition is called cerebral amyloid angiopathy,...
Study finds the key cause of memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Scientists at University College London (UCL) have discovered new clues about why people with Alzheimer’s disease may suffer from memory loss.
Their study, done in...
Breathing exercises may help clear the brain, preventing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Researchers are discovering that how we breathe might have a surprising effect on brain health.
A new study suggests that controlled breathing and brief exposure...
Could cancer help protect against Alzheimer’s?
Cancer and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most common illnesses that affect older adults.
But for years, doctors have noticed something surprising: people who...
Blood sugar spikes after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that sharp rises in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
These...