Alzheimer's disease

Some arthritis drugs may lower risks of Alzheimer’s, related dementias

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the...

New brain scanners may help treat cognitive problems in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists found that ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could be used to help identify those patients with Parkinson's disease.

Loss of motivation may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Why neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as apathy and irritability, appear in most Alzheimer's disease patients before the onset of memory loss.

New test could detect Alzheimer’s disease in blood

In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, scientists developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration in a blood...

Scientists find Alzheimer’s marker in blood, warning about some brain supplements

In a study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found high levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood of older...

Scientists find deep cause of cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study from Yale found that the destruction of brain synapses underlies the cognitive deficits experienced by patients with Alzheimer’s disease. For many years,...

New blood test could detect risks of cognitive impairment, dementia

Scientists found that low levels of ergothioneine (ET) in the blood may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.

Epilepsy drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

An anti-seizure drug used to treat epilepsy in children and adults could be repurposed as a potential therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease.

New test can detect Alzheimer’s disease in blood

In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, scientists developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration in a blood...

Time in nature may help slow down Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that living in an area with easy access to parks and rivers appears to slow the...