Cognitive challenges in older age not always a sign of Alzheimer’s
New research published in JNeurosci offers a fresh perspective on cognitive difficulties in older adults, suggesting that such issues may not always herald the...
Green leafy vegetables may help reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
A groundbreaking study from RUSH University in Chicago suggests that diets rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and other healthy foods may...
Scientists uncover the root cause of Parkinson’s disease
A groundbreaking study by the University of Copenhagen has shed light on the primary cause of the most common form of Parkinson's Disease (PD),...
Research shows an important cause of frontotemporal dementia
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the lives of certain patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).
Their study highlights...
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s why there might...
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high...
Scientists find new treatment for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study published in Science Bulletin offers new insights into early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD), particularly its sporadic form (sEOAD), which affects individuals under...
Skin cells may hold the key to early Parkinson’s disease detection
A groundbreaking study, led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, has developed an innovative method for studying Parkinson's disease...
Drug gantenerumab cannot treat Alzheimer’s disease effectively
In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers investigated the use of gantenerumab, an antiamyloid antibody, in patients with...
Alzheimer’s disease basics and what you can do to prevent it
Alzheimer's disease is feared by many―and for good reason. The brain disorder slowly destroys memory along with a person's ability to reason, speak, carry...
New way to detect Lewy body disease early, a leading cause of dementia
Lewy body disease, a lesser-known condition, can lead to devastating disorders like Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease.
It's characterized by the accumulation of abnormal...