This type of education could improve memory in old people
In a new study, researchers found that education appears to protect older adults, especially women, against memory loss.
They found that children—especially girls—who attend school...
This cancer drug shows early promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that low doses of cancer drug nilotinib may help treat people with Alzheimer’s disease.
They found that it is...
Scientists develop new antibody to detect Alzheimer’s disease effectively
In a new study, researchers have found a way to design an antibody that can identify the toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells—a...
Exercise could improve memory function, boost blood flow to brain
In a new study, researchers mapped brain changes after one year of aerobic workouts.
They found exercise boosts blood flow into two key regions of...
Real cause of Parkinson’s disease may be in the gut
In a recent study from the California Institute of Technology, researchers found that Parkinson’s disease may originate in the gut.
The study is published in...
How your eyes could show early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have devised a new imaging device capable of measuring both the thickness and texture of the various layers of...
Scientists find a way to detect Alzheimer’s disease early with MRI
In a new study, researchers have developed a new non-invasive molecular imaging approach based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to dynamically measure glucose level...
Hearing loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia
Sound has the power to stimulate the brain, which is why hearing loss has the potential to have a profound effect on health—especially among...
Common heartburn drugs may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Millions of people around the world use proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for conditions like heartburn, gastritis, and stomach ulcers.
In a new study, researchers found...
Herpes may cause Alzheimer’s disease, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found a possible causal link between sporadic Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus I infection (HSV-1).
They used a three-dimensional...