Alzheimer's disease

Research shows important causes of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia

Parkinson's disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder affecting around one million Americans, presents a significant challenge to those diagnosed. It results from the loss of dopamine-producing...

Research shows new way to treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, type 2 diabetes

Researchers at Purdue University are exploring new ways to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Type 2 diabetes. They're developing special compounds that could stop the clumping...

Researcher discusses tau and its role in Alzheimer’s

The effects of Alzheimer's disease are devastating: not being able to recognize loved ones, losing precious memories, losing the ability to perform simple tasks,...

Scientists find the genetic secret of Alzheimer’s disease

In Australia, as the population grows older, we're hearing more about complex diseases that affect the brain and behavior, like dementia. Alzheimer's disease, a type...

Scientists find way to break the toxic chain in Alzheimer’s disease

In a groundbreaking study, a team of researchers at the University of Virginia has uncovered a significant clue in the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. Their...

Scientists find way to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment

Alzheimer's disease has long been a puzzle in the medical world. Scientists have known that it involves the buildup of two proteins, amyloid-beta (Aβ)...

Scientists find why APOE4 gene variant is linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Approximately 25% of individuals carry the APOE4 gene variant, which significantly raises their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. While scientists have long known that APOE4...

Obesity-induced heart disease linked to Alzheimer’s protein, study finds

A transformative study from Deakin University has uncovered a surprising connection between obesity and amyloid beta, a protein typically associated with Alzheimer's Disease. Published in...

Scientists find new way to prevent Parkinson’s disease in women

Researchers have long been puzzled by a curious fact: more men than women are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The reasons behind this gender disparity have...

Research shows an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease, primarily affecting older individuals, is the leading type of dementia, causing issues with memory, thinking, and behavior. Despite various treatments for symptoms, finding...