Eye scans could help spot early memory problems and improve Alzheimer’s detection
Duke Health researchers have developed a computer program that can spot the early signs of mild memory problems by analyzing images of the eye.
These...
Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an...
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.
In July...
Scientists find a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have identified a possible new strategy for treating Alzheimer's Disease (AD), focused on the role of the SORL1...
Time-restricted feeding may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that time-restricted feeding can correct the circadian...
Scientists make new breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease treatment
A groundbreaking study led by Yulan Xiong, an assistant professor of neuroscience at UConn Health, has identified a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Most familial...
How air pollution in Irvine may speed up Alzheimer’s
The Growing Concern: Traffic Air Pollution and Your Brain
We often worry about air pollution's impact on our lungs and even our skin, but what...
How our sense of smell might predict cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease
A surprising connection between our sense of smell and cognitive health has been uncovered by researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine.
This link suggests...
Dietary antioxidants crucial in Alzheimer’s disease prevention, study finds
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine have discovered a potential key link between dietary antioxidants and Alzheimer's prevention.
The study, published in...
Flu shot linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk in older people, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease on June 13 suggests a correlation between the influenza vaccination and a lowered risk...
Few people with early dementia eligible for new Alzheimer’s drug
A recent study in Neurology has shed light on the eligibility of older adults with early-stage Alzheimer's to receive groundbreaking monoclonal antibody treatments.
These treatments...