New test could help detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear
A team of researchers at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is working on a new way to find signs of Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
This method could...
Study finds a surprising cause of autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s
In the past few years, scientists have been working hard to understand mental health conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They’ve made a lot...
These supplements may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects many people around the world, especially older adults. It slowly gets worse over time and...
Study finds a surprising new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is known for causing serious problems in the brain, such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty thinking clearly.
One of the main things...
Could a common nutrient help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Choline is a very important nutrient that many people don’t know much about. Our liver makes a little bit of it, but most of...
Antiviral drug valacyclovir fails to slow Alzheimer’s—may even make it worse
A new study has found that the antiviral drug valacyclovir, which is commonly used to treat herpes infections, did not help people with early-stage...
Poor kidney function may increase levels of Alzheimer’s markers in blood
A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that people with poor kidney function tend to have higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins...
How body-wide inflammation may quietly damage the brain
Inflammation in the body is often linked to feeling sick, tired, or feverish, but scientists have long suspected that its effects can reach much...
New drug can stop Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms start
A new drug being developed by scientists at Northwestern University may offer an exciting way to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's disease before symptoms...
An old drug can slow brain cell loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz have made an important discovery that may change how we think about aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s...