Mailing health warnings fails to curb risky prescriptions for Alzheimer’s patients—What’s next
A recent study led by researchers at UMass Chan Medical School reveals that mailing educational materials to Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers, and doctors had no...
Scientists find surprising link between sense of smell and Alzheimer’s disease
Our sense of smell does more than detect the aroma of fresh coffee or warn us about smoke. It might even be able to...
Diets rich in these ingredients linked to fewer Alzheimer’s brain symptoms
A recent study from RUSH University in Chicago suggests that eating diets rich in green leafy vegetables, along with foods like fruits, whole grains,...
Taking five or more drugs daily may harm health in people with Alzheimer’s
Taking five or more medications daily, known as polypharmacy, is a growing issue for over 30% of older adults. This practice is linked to...
Is it really Alzheimer’s? New guidelines aim to stop unnecessary diagnoses
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex process, often relying on biomarkers—specific proteins or substances in the body linked to the disease.
However, experts now...
Scientists find new early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that high levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood may serve as...
Alcohol is linked to faster development of Alzheimer’s disease
A study from Wake Forest University has found that drinking alcohol, even in moderate amounts, may speed up the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s,...
Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut: New research hints at possible prevention
Scientists are learning more about the mysterious origins of Parkinson’s disease, and recent research suggests it may start in the gut.
Elizabeth Bess, a chemistry...
Changes in eyes may be sign of Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai analyzed changes in the retina of patients with Alzheimer’s disease to understand how these changes might mirror...
This widely used diabetes drug may protect against dementia
Type 2 diabetes is a common, long-term condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively.
One of the most widely used treatments...