Small ‘good cholesterol’ particles play a big role in Alzheimer’s prevention
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have unveiled a groundbreaking study that suggests small high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles in the cerebrospinal...
Scientists find leading genetic cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to detect lipoproteins in the central nervous system (CNS), paving the way for better understanding of neurological diseases...
New gene variants for Alzheimer’s disease may lead to better blood test
What's Alzheimer's and Why Is It Complex?
Alzheimer's disease is a brain condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, becoming severe enough to interfere with...
Education could delay cognitive decline even in people with Alzheimer’s gene
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have published a study in Nature Communications that suggests educational attainment may play a significant role in delaying cognitive...
Scientists find overuse of mental drugs in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society raises concerns about the overprescription of antipsychotic drugs in patients with Alzheimer's...
Retina thickness linked to cognitive decline in older people
A new study shows that the thickness of a specific part of the eye might be a clue to how well the brain is...
Scientists find new causes of vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
We often hear that Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia degrade the brain, but we haven't fully understood how.
Now, a team of scientists at Oregon...
Scientists find strong link between eye disease glaucoma and Alzheimer’s risk
We often hear about glaucoma, an eye condition that can lead to vision loss. But did you know there's a special kind of glaucoma...
Exercise-induced hormone may treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a promising development for Alzheimer's disease (AD) research, scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have used a 3D human cell culture model to...
Scientists uncover key gene changes in Alzheimer’s disease
Understanding Alzheimer's Through a Key Gene
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could help us better understand Alzheimer's...