MIT chemists reveal how tau proteins tangle in Alzheimer’s disease

One of the defining features of Alzheimer’s disease is the buildup of tangled proteins called Tau inside the brain. As these tangles grow and spread,...

Simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed

A simple blood test, combined with a special ultra-thin material called graphene, may soon help doctors find signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms...

Could coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States. These conditions slowly destroy brain cells, leading to problems with...

Could this failed Alzheimer’s drug be the key to fighting obesity?

Obesity has become a major health problem across the world. It raises the chances of getting serious diseases like heart problems, type 2 diabetes,...

Finger-prick blood test could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

A simple finger-prick blood test may one day be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear. This early research comes from the PREDICTOM...

Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for treating sickle cell anemia

A drug that has long been used to treat Alzheimer’s disease might also help people living with sickle cell anemia, according to new research...

Spikes in blood sugar after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk

Doctors have known for a long time that type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar can lead to poor brain health and raise the...

A spoonful of peanut butter could help detect Alzheimer’s early

Doctors may one day use peanut butter to help detect Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a creative and low-cost idea from scientists at the University...

A surprising obesity breakthrough: Alzheimer’s drug may help burn fat

Obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing the world today. It increases the chance of getting many dangerous diseases, like heart disease,...

How to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that affects the brain and causes memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with everyday tasks. It is one of the most...