Scientists find new brain clues on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Scientists used to think that some special ring-shaped bits of genetic code in our brain cells were just "junk."
But a team at Brigham and...
Diabetes drugs may be a new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease is on the rise and, frustratingly, no available drugs can halt its progression. Traditional drug discovery is a long, expensive process, often...
Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some...
Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited.
Others are risk genes that...
Common artificial sweeteners linked to learning and memory deficits, study finds
Researchers at Florida State University College of Medicine have discovered that aspartame, an artificial sweetener, may have adverse effects on learning and memory.
The study...
Scientists find new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a health issue that mostly affects older people and can lead to serious memory problems and changes in how the brain...
Focused ultrasound offer hope for treatments of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
The Ultrasound and Elasticity Imaging Laboratory at Columbia University, led by Elisa Konofagou, Robert and Margaret Hariri Professor of Biomedical Engineering, is making strides...
Scientists develop a nasal spray to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a severe brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world, particularly the elderly.
It's a condition that gets worse over...
I in 10 older Americans have dementia and cognitive decline in the U.S.
Columbia University researchers have recently published the first nationally representative study in over 20 years on the rates of dementia and mild cognitive issues...
Modified Mediterranean keto diet could lower Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have found that a specific kind of Mediterranean diet might help in reducing the risk of...
Scientists use wearable sensors and AI to optimize Parkinson’s disease treatment
Managing Parkinson's disease (PD) is an intricate healthcare challenge that requires a personalized approach to medication.
A recent study published in the journal Management Science...