This drug may slow down vision loss in older people
In a new study from the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, researchers found that the drug pegcetacoplan may slow the onset of...
This new MRI method can find early damage in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease usually is diagnosed based on symptoms, such as when a person shows signs of memory loss and difficulty thinking.
Up until now, MRI...
His brother had a traumatic brain injury. Now, his mission is to research new...
For a couple weeks, it was too much to believe. A prolonged coma and zero recollection of how it happened.
Ryan Finneran was on the...
A short peanut butter test can help detect Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from the University of Florida, researchers found a short, non-invasive peanut butter odor test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.
The early diagnosis...
These three risk factors may have the biggest impact on dementia
In a new study from the University of Minnesota, researchers found nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to...
Oxidized cholesterol can cause Alzheimer’s disease
In a review study from the University of Turin Orbassano, researchers found oxidized cholesterol can cause Alzheimer’s disease.
The cholesterol that dangerously builds up on...
These two factors could help some people get away from dementia
A new study from the University of Waterloo found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia.
In fact, having higher education...
Why women are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s
Previous research finds that women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), but the cause of this phenomenon has been...
Gut health may affect Alzheimer’s development, show studies
Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia, a condition that is devastating for those affected, their loved ones, and their carers.
With one in three...
Scientists find new drug to protected against cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
In a new study from National Institute on Aging, researchers found an anti-inflammatory drug, known as 3,6'-dithiopomalidomide (DP), could protect against cognitive decline by...