Early concussions linked to Alzheimer’s risk later in life, twin study finds
A recent study has made a connection between having a concussion early in life and experiencing memory and thinking problems years later.
This study is...
Sleep pills could reduce Alzheimer’s proteins in brain, study finds
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis offers a glimmer of hope in the battle against...
Scientists issue guidance on new treatments for early Alzheimer’s disease
New treatments using special proteins, known as monoclonal antibodies, to remove harmful brain plaques are giving hope to people suffering from early stages of...
Multiple sclerosis drug shows promise for Alzheimer’s treatment
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that a drug usually used for multiple sclerosis (MS) could also help...
Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s plaque formation in the brain
Alzheimer's disease, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, may have met a new adversary: an ion channel known as TRPM7.
Researchers from State...
New blood test could detect key indicator of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects 10 million people around the world and is the second most common disease that damages the brain and nerves, right after...
Dementia diagnosis leads to more, not fewer, medications for older adults
When older adults are diagnosed with dementia, you'd think doctors would streamline their medications to make things simpler.
A new study led by researchers at...
Intermittent fasting may reduce symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is known to disrupt circadian rhythms, affecting sleep patterns and cognitive function.
About 80% of Alzheimer's patients experience circadian issues, leading to a...
How new drug Lecanemab can treat Alzheimer’s disease
In the quest to treat Alzheimer's, a complex and devastating disease, researchers have long struggled to find effective therapies. The recent FDA approval of...
Scientists find a promising marker to accurately predict Alzheimer’s disease risk
New findings by neuroscience researchers at Wayne State University support the potential of blood neurofilament light (NfL) as a useful biomarker for predicting the...