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...
Brain blood flow and energy use could reveal dementia years before symptoms
Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have made an important breakthrough in predicting dementia long before memory loss begins.
Their new diagnostic method...
Simple midlife blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk decades early
A new study suggests that a simple blood test in midlife may one day help identify who is at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s...
Simple ultrasound treatment could help the brain clean itself as we age
The brain has its own built-in cleaning system. Instead of soap and water, it uses cerebrospinal fluid—a clear liquid that flows around the brain...
Scientists successfully shut down Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that affects the brain, mostly in older people. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior.
One of...