Alzheimer's disease

This probiotic cocktail could help prevent dementia

Dr. Hariom Yadav, a researcher from the University of South Florida, believes a special "cocktail" of probiotics may hold the key to reducing the...

The surprising link between personality and Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older people. It slowly damages important parts of the brain that control memory and...

Scientists find new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at UCLA Health have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change how Alzheimer’s disease is treated. A new molecule called DDL-920 has been...

A natural compound may extend life and prevent Alzheimer’s

Researchers from the University of Seville in Spain, along with scientists from the University of Kent in the U.K., have made an exciting discovery...

Study confirms a big cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common illnesses affecting older adults around the world. It is also a leading cause of dementia, which...

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

Researchers at UVA Health are urging for clinical trials to explore whether certain HIV medications, known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), can help...

These supplements may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a serious brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It is a progressive condition, which means it gets...

Staying active in midlife may help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds

Being physically active between the ages of 45 and 65 could help protect your brain and reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the...

How blood test can warn Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have found that high levels of a certain enzyme in the blood could be an early...

Alzheimer’s risk may begin in your 20s or 30s, study finds

A new study from Columbia University has revealed that warning signs linked to Alzheimer’s disease may appear much earlier in life than previously believed—even...