ALS and dementia show origins before birth, study finds
Researchers are finding clues about why some people get serious brain-related diseases like ALS and a form of dementia called FTD later in life.
Surprisingly,...
Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an...
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.
In July...
How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases
A 65-year-old woman repeatedly seeks medical help for her failing memory. She is first told it’s nothing to worry about, then, a year later,...
Time-restricted feeding may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that time-restricted feeding can correct the circadian...
Brain activity patterns can help detect dementia, study finds
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have published groundbreaking findings that could pave the way for early diagnosis and differentiation of neurodegenerative...
Scientists make new breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease treatment
A groundbreaking study led by Yulan Xiong, an assistant professor of neuroscience at UConn Health, has identified a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Most familial...
Gluten may harm your brain health, study shows
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of Otago found that wheat gluten can cause inflammation in the brains of mice.
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Higher doses of drug semaglutide show better results for type 2 diabetes
A new study reveals that higher doses of semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, are more effective in controlling blood sugar...
Living with air pollution increases your dementia risk, study confirms
Dementia is a scary word. It means people start forgetting things, lose track of time, and sometimes can’t even recognize their family.
Over 55 million...
Researchers find the cause of memory problems in older people
Memory is a tricky thing. It can feel like a puzzle with pieces that need to fit just right for the picture to be...