Alzheimer's disease

New test could detect Alzheimer’s disease 3.5 years ahead of clinical diagnosis

In a study from King's College London, scientists found a blood-based test that could be used to predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease up...

Possible link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiome found in mice – new study

Researchers may have found an unlikely contributor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease: the bacteria in your gut. Their study, published in the journal Science,...

A viral illness may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the National Institutes of Health, scientists found a viral illness may increase a person's chances of later developing Alzheimer's disease. They...

New sensor for early Alzheimer’s disease detection

Scientists are developing a new biosensor that can be used to screen for Alzheimer's disease and other diseases.

Six minutes of daily high-intensity exercise could help delay Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Otago, scientists found 6 minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and...

Exercising with others may benefit older brains more

Scientists found cognitive benefits of regular exercise among older people. They also found even greater benefits when exercise is done with others.

‘Smart patch’ could help detect Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have developed a new "smart patch" that can detect biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's).

Alzheimer’s: blood biomarker may help identify the disease ten years before symptoms start

Though Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 55 million people worldwide, there’s still no cure for the condition – and treatment options are limited. While recent...

Picking your nose may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

The olfactory nerve in the nose is directly exposed to air and offers a short pathway to the brain, one which bypasses the blood-brain barrier. It’s...

Major Alzheimer’s risk factors harm men more than women

In a study from the University of Alberta, scientists found that important risk factors in Alzheimer's disease affect men and women very differently. They used...