New deep brain stimulation can help treat Parkinson’s effectively
Duke University's team of physicians, neuroscientists, and engineers have made significant strides in the treatment of Parkinson's disease through innovative deep brain stimulation (DBS)...
Lifestyle and health factors play a key role in dementia prevention
A groundbreaking study has shifted the understanding of young-onset dementia, showing that genetics aren't the only cause.
This revelation opens the door to innovative prevention...
More older people get cognitive decline in the past decade, study shows
In a recent study, researchers delved into the medical records of more than 1.3 million individuals aged 65 to 99.
Their focus was on memory...
Scientists find a big cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a common condition affecting older individuals worldwide, leading to dementia.
Despite over two decades of research, the exact cause of Alzheimer's remains...
Hearing aids linked to lower dementia risk in older people
A groundbreaking study by medical researchers in Denmark has uncovered a potential link between hearing aids and a reduced risk of dementia in older...
Scientists make a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. They've found a way to help Alzheimer's drugs enter the brain more...
Why Alzheimer’s is more common in people with diabetes
Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have made a significant discovery in the field of neurology.
They've uncovered a potential link between high...
Scientists find a rare genetic shield against Parkinson’s
In a recent study at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, scientists have made an exciting discovery.
They found a special kind of mutation...
Scientists find a big cause of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the University of Rochester and other institutions have made a notable discovery about Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurological disorder that impairs...
Thyroid hormone excess linked to cognitive decline in older people
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that older adults exposed to low levels of thyrotropin (TSH), due to either natural...