Alzheimer's disease

Scientists develop a nasal spray to treat Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a severe brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world, particularly the elderly. It's a condition that gets worse over...

I in 10 older Americans have dementia and cognitive decline in the U.S.

Columbia University researchers have recently published the first nationally representative study in over 20 years on the rates of dementia and mild cognitive issues...

Modified Mediterranean keto diet could lower Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have found that a specific kind of Mediterranean diet might help in reducing the risk of...

Scientists use wearable sensors and AI to optimize Parkinson’s disease treatment

Managing Parkinson's disease (PD) is an intricate healthcare challenge that requires a personalized approach to medication. A recent study published in the journal Management Science...

Small ‘good cholesterol’ particles play a big role in Alzheimer’s prevention

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have unveiled a groundbreaking study that suggests small high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles in the cerebrospinal...

Scientists find leading genetic cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to detect lipoproteins in the central nervous system (CNS), paving the way for better understanding of neurological diseases...

New gene variants for Alzheimer’s disease may lead to better blood test

What's Alzheimer's and Why Is It Complex? Alzheimer's disease is a brain condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, becoming severe enough to interfere with...

Education could delay cognitive decline even in people with Alzheimer’s gene

Researchers from Mass General Brigham have published a study in Nature Communications that suggests educational attainment may play a significant role in delaying cognitive...

Scientists find overuse of mental drugs in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia

A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society raises concerns about the overprescription of antipsychotic drugs in patients with Alzheimer's...

Retina thickness linked to cognitive decline in older people

A new study shows that the thickness of a specific part of the eye might be a clue to how well the brain is...