This one gene may be key cause of most Alzheimer’s cases
Scientists at University College London have uncovered new evidence suggesting that a single gene, called APOE, may be the key factor behind most Alzheimer’s...
Your gut microbiome may predict your Alzheimer’s risk
A major new review has found growing evidence that problems in the gut may be linked to memory loss and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The...
New Alzheimer’s drug targets inflammation without harming brain function
A group of researchers has created a promising new compound that may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with a certain...
MIT chemists reveal how tau proteins tangle in Alzheimer’s disease
One of the defining features of Alzheimer’s disease is the buildup of tangled proteins called Tau inside the brain.
As these tangles grow and spread,...
Simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed
A simple blood test, combined with a special ultra-thin material called graphene, may soon help doctors find signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms...
Could coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These conditions slowly destroy brain cells, leading to problems with...
Could this failed Alzheimer’s drug be the key to fighting obesity?
Obesity has become a major health problem across the world. It raises the chances of getting serious diseases like heart problems, type 2 diabetes,...
Finger-prick blood test could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
A simple finger-prick blood test may one day be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear.
This early research comes from the PREDICTOM...
Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for treating sickle cell anemia
A drug that has long been used to treat Alzheimer’s disease might also help people living with sickle cell anemia, according to new research...
Spikes in blood sugar after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Doctors have known for a long time that type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar can lead to poor brain health and raise the...