Alzheimer's disease

Alcohol drinking linked to faster development of Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from Wake Forest University, scientists found that alcohol drinking is linked to the faster development of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the...

Scientists find the key driver of Alzheimer’s disease development

In a study from the University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere, scientists found neuroinflammation is the key driver of the spread of pathologically misfolded proteins...

Fruit sugar could drive Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Colorado, scientists found an ancient human foraging instinct, fueled by fructose production in the brain, may hold...

How to achieve early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

More than 55 million people worldwide were living with Alzheimer's disease in 2020, according to Alzheimer's Disease International. This figure is expected to almost double...

Scientists find new way to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of New Mexico and elsewhere, scientists found a unique biomarker that could lead to new diagnostic tests to...

Scientists find new drug to treat fatty liver disease

In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found a drug candidate for the treatment of fatty liver.

Scientists make an action plan to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Memory loss, behavioral changes, cognitive deficits: Alzheimer's disease leads to a dramatic loss of autonomy for those affected and has a heavy impact on...

Obesity-related brain symptoms mimic Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from McGill University, scientists found a correlation between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. This suggests that losing excess...

Improving the brain’s cleaning system may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study from UC San Francisco found the discovery of how to shift damaged brain cells from a diseased state into a healthy...

Three or more concussions linked to worse brain function in later life

Scientists found experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life.