Scientists find new brain signal behind Parkinson’s movement symptoms
When a person has Parkinson’s disease, their brain sends out signals that cause tremors, stiffness, and trouble with movement.
Scientists around the world are trying...
Could this health condition protect against Alzheimer’s disease?
A surprising new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be much less...
Teen blood sugar struggles raise risk of nerve damage later in life
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that poor blood sugar control during the teenage years can lead to painful health...
Study finds the key to preventing dementia
A major study led by the University of Cambridge has revealed that problems with the brain’s waste clearance system may explain why some people...
Your eyes could predict aging speed and heart attacks, study finds
A new study from McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) has found that the tiny blood vessels in your eyes may...
Study find big cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body dementia and new treatment
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States.
They slowly damage the brain, making...
Can blood pressure drugs protect your brain from dementia?
A new study brings good news for older adults with high blood pressure. It shows that taking blood pressure medicine might help lower the...
Could gum disease harm your brain?
A new study has found that adults with gum disease may have more signs of damage to their brain’s white matter than people with...
Stiff arteries may speed up early memory loss, study finds
New research suggests that stiff arteries—blood vessels that have lost their natural flexibility—may make the brain more vulnerable to early memory decline, even in...
Simple blood test could strongly improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
Scientists have developed a new blood test that could make diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease faster, easier, and far less invasive—potentially opening the door for more...