Alzheimer's disease

People with genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease may lose their sense of smell first

According to a recent study, individuals carrying the APOE e4 gene variant associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease might experience an early...

AI research confirms olive oil could help fight Alzheimer’s disease

Imagine this. You are trying to recall the name of your childhood friend, but it escapes you. You keep misplacing your keys and can't...

Eating strawberries may improve cognitive function in older people

Today at Nutrition 2023, a yearly nutrition event, a study showed that eating strawberries daily can improve brain function, lower blood pressure, and increase...

Strawberry compound may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

A new study from researchers at Rush University Medical Center indicates that strawberries, specifically a bioactive compound found in them called pelargonidin, might help...

Scientists find new biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's is often viewed as an old-age disease, as most diagnoses occur in people over 65. However, the disease doesn't just pop up in...

Simple blood test could detect key Alzheimer’s biomarkers

Alzheimer's disease is a condition that impacts memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform simple tasks. It's a form of dementia, a general term...

A drug for Alzheimer’s disease can also fight obesity, study finds

Over 40% of people in the U.S. are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This figure is even higher in American...

These places in U.S. have the most cases of Alzheimer’s disease

There is a new study that tells us where Alzheimer's disease is most common in the United States. It turns out that the East and...

Scientists find a new cause of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease affects around 8 million people worldwide. This nervous system disorder mainly impacts movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination. For centuries,...

Hope for Alzheimer’s: A peek at drug Donanemab’s potential

Alzheimer's disease is a scary condition that affects the mind. It can make people forget things, from little stuff like where they put their keys...