Scientists use the brain’s own cleaning system to remove toxic proteins in Alzheimer’s
Scientists around the world have been searching for better ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability.
Millions of...
New Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
Scientists in Germany have developed a new blood test that may help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease long before patients begin showing...
Scientists Test Alzheimer’s Drug as Possible New Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are exploring an unusual new idea that could eventually change how alcohol withdrawal is treated.
A drug first designed...
Your handwriting could reveal early signs of memory decline
Many people notice that their handwriting changes as they grow older. Writing may become slower, shakier, less organized, or harder to read. Most people...
Why Alzheimer’s disease may hit women harder than men
Women make up nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease cases in the United States, and scientists have long tried to understand why.
Many people assumed the...
Scientists find possible early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms
Researchers from the University of Otago have uncovered another possible clue that could help scientists identify Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than before.
Their findings suggest...
‘Good cholesterol’ may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, HDL cholesterol has been known as the “good cholesterol.” Doctors often explain that higher HDL levels can help protect the heart...
Scientists find how to reverse Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, often making it...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists have been searching for the true cause of Alzheimer’s disease, one of the world’s most feared illnesses linked to aging.
Alzheimer’s...
Two common drugs may help treat early Alzheimer’s disease
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment can be frightening and emotionally overwhelming. These conditions slowly damage memory, thinking, learning, and daily...