Alzheimer's disease

Brain’s clean up system plays a critical role in Alzheimer’s treatment

A recent study from researchers at UC San Francisco offers a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This...

How to boost memory in Alzheimer’s patients

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that gradually steals a person’s memory and thinking skills. For those who suffer from it, and for their loved...

Unrelated experiences can strengthen your memory, shows study

For centuries, there has been a legend that before modern technology, people used an extreme method to ensure important events were remembered. A child was...

Alcohol can speed up Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

A study conducted by scientists at Wake Forest University has uncovered a troubling link between alcohol consumption and the faster development of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's,...

Scientists find an important cause of early Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that elevated levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood of older adults...

Study finds an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania has uncovered new insights into the development of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggesting that it is driven by...

Scientists find important causes of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Understanding what causes...

Scientists find new drug that restores memory in Alzheimer’s disease

In a groundbreaking study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at UCLA Health have identified and synthesized a molecule that...

Common high blood pressure drugs linked to cognitive decline, study finds

A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has uncovered a concerning link between a certain class of medications and cognitive decline. These...

UCSD scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages memory and thinking skills and eventually...