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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...

Genetic heart problem discovered during her pregnancy

When Shauna Planck was in college, her father got so sick that he received a heart transplant. Doctors told David Kennedy that his condition was...

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...

Scientists develop new way to treat stroke and vascular dementia

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have grown miniature blood vessel models in the laboratory to study how damage to the structural support of...

A link between laxative use and dementia risk: what you need to know

Avoiding Smoking and Excessive Alcohol: Both smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are linked to a higher risk of dementia. Conclusion: Reflecting on the Gut-Brain Connection While...

Why people with long COVID have brain fog

Understanding Long COVID's Brain-Related Symptoms Researchers are striving to solve the mystery behind the neuropsychiatric symptoms of long COVID, such as brain fog, difficulty concentrating,...

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...

Reducing blood pressure may lower dementia risk in these older people

A groundbreaking study has revealed that an intensive four-year intervention to lower blood pressure significantly reduces the risk of developing dementia in adults with...

Inflammation in the brain may play crucial role in early Parkinson’s disease

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have made a significant discovery regarding Parkinson's disease. They found that inflammation in the brain is...