Scientists use radiation to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Amyloid deposition, a process characterized by misfolded proteins assembling into oligomers and then into fibrils, is a common feature in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's...
Scientists find how to predict mild cognitive impairment years before symptoms
Have you ever thought about what happens inside our bodies that can cause diseases like Alzheimer's?
Scientists are always curious about these questions, and they...
Alzheimer’s disease may also pose a risk for a unique form of heart failure
While June marks Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a new study indicates that people living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) might also be at risk for a...
Third Alzheimer’s drug expected to advance treatment but further research needed
With the anticipation of a third Alzheimer's drug, donanemab, likely to be approved by the FDA, advancements are being made in treating the early...
A new vaccine might help fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that many people have heard about, but not everyone understands it.
It's a type of dementia, which is a...
Scientists find the central cause of cognitive decline in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus believe they have identified the key process contributing to cognitive decline associated with normal aging.
The...
Scientists give guidance on new treatments for early Alzheimer’s disease
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has created an Emerging Issues in Neurology article aimed at guiding discussions about new monoclonal antibody treatments for...
Research finds new blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease
"Biomarkers" are substances in the body that can tell us about a disease. They can show if a disease is present, how severe it...
Body clock disruptions may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer's disease is a common type of dementia that affects about 50 million people worldwide.
The main symptom is memory loss, but patients can also...
Scientists find a promising way to develop treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a condition that affects many older people. This illness gradually destroys a person's memory and their ability to think properly.
It...