Alzheimer's disease

This stroke drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s and dementia

Scientists from the University of Southern California found a human stroke drug, fast-tracked by the Food and Drug Administration, shows that it might also...

Scientists find one important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Flinders University found how a protein called tau, a critical factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease, turns from normal to a...

Mental health problems in Alzheimer´s disease you need to know

Scientists from Lund University in Sweden found mental health problems in Alzheimer´s disease. The research is published in Biological Psychiatry and was conducted by Professor...

ADHD drugs may also treat Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Imperial College London and the University of Surrey found drugs that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might also successfully treat key...

1 in 5 people who died from COVID-19 in the last two years had...

Scientists from Alzheimer's Research UK found that just over one in five (21.8%) individuals who died of COVID-19 between 2020 and 2021 were living...

Scientists find a link between daytime napping and Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent study from Rush University, scientists found there is a link between cognitive decline and excessive daytime napping. The connection appears to occur...

Healthy habits may improve longevity, prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Rush University found that everyday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help...

Scientists find new biomarkers to detect Alzheimer’s early

Scientists from Edith Cowan University have found a new biomarker that could be used to detect Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms emerge. The research is...

Drawing tests could detect Alzheimer’s disease

Changes in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawing task only. Scientists from...

Alzheimer’s disease’s effects are far broader in the body than scientists thought

Scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that Alzheimer’s disease's effects are far broader in the body than researchers realized. The research is published...