This Alzheimer’s gene may harm bone strength in women
Scientists are learning that the human body is much more connected than we once thought.
A new study from the Buck Institute for Research on...
New blood marker could predict Alzheimer’s disease years earlier
Scientists from Mass General Brigham have discovered that a blood test may help predict Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than previously thought. This finding could...
Do Alzheimer’s anti-amyloid drugs really work?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses in the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning.
For many years, scientists have...
Alzheimer’s ‘breakthrough’ drugs face doubts after major review
For many years, Alzheimer’s disease has been one of the biggest challenges in medicine. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily life, affecting millions...
Why a common Alzheimer’s gene may quietly weaken bones in women
A new scientific discovery is changing how we think about the connection between different parts of the body.
Researchers from the Buck Institute for Research...
Why new Alzheimer’s drugs may not be the solution we expected
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the most difficult conditions to treat. It slowly damages the brain, leading to...
Feeling lonely may hurt memory early, but not speed up cognitive decline, study finds
As people grow older, many begin to worry about memory loss and mental decline. Scientists have long tried to understand what factors might increase...
A simple blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that a simple blood test could help detect the risk of Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than...
Smoking may increase dementia risk, study shows
Smoking has long been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.
Over the years, scientists have also found that smoking...
Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function.
The study, led by...