Iron may cause early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found that people with both Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease (DSAD) have twice as...
New drug could help reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms
A research team in Brazil has developed a new chemical compound that might one day help treat Alzheimer’s disease.
The scientists, based at the Federal...
Brain inflammation may be the real cause of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made an exciting discovery about Alzheimer’s disease.
Their new research, published in the journal JAMA...
How heart and lifestyle choices could shape your dementia risk
Many people fear dementia, especially if they have seen a loved one struggle with memory loss and confusion.
When a parent or sibling develops Alzheimer’s...
A common supplement could greatly reduce Alzheimer’s damage
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening and challenging illnesses of our time. It slowly destroys nerve cells in the brain, damaging memory,...
Could a common mood stabilizer help fight Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior, and it can...
Two drugs could treat autoimmune diseases without triggering inflammation
Scientists from UMC Utrecht and their international partners have discovered two new antibodies that may lead to safer treatments for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid...
Clogged brain drains may predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that clogged “drains” in the brain may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s...
Three old drugs could help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that three existing medications could be repurposed to help treat or even prevent Alzheimer’s...
This stuff in brain may increase risk of cognitive decline, dementia
A new study published in The Lancet Neurology shows that people who currently have no signs of memory problems may still face a higher...