Thinning of brain regions may signal dementia 5-10 years early
Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and elsewhere, have made a significant breakthrough in early dementia detection.
Their study,...
Research shows a major cause of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against Parkinson's Disease (PD), which affects between seven to ten...
Weight loss surgery may benefit brain health, study finds
A recent study has brought to light an interesting link between weight loss surgery and the health of our brains.
In the United States, obesity...
Research shows toxic RNAs may trigger Alzheimer’s development
Alzheimer's disease is a big problem, especially in places like the U.S. where about 6.7 million people were affected by it in 2023.
This disease...
New study links heart disease risk factors to cognitive decline
A recent study from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid unveils that the risk factors often associated with cardiovascular diseases like...
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,...
Multivitamins improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older people, study finds
The Alzheimer's Association predicts that nearly one in four Americans will be at a higher risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease by 2060.
But...
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...