Research shows a hidden cause of dementia
A recent study conducted at Cedars-Sinai has uncovered a potentially treatable condition in patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).
This form of dementia is...
Scientists unlock early Alzheimer’s clues
Researchers at the European Synchrotron, ESRF, have uncovered a surprising link between amyloid oligomers and mitochondrial energetics during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Unlike...
Scientists find link between stomach infection and Alzheimer’s disease
Infection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study conducted by Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin and...
Irregular sleep linked to higher dementia risk
A recent study published in Neurology suggests that individuals with irregular sleep patterns may face an increased risk of dementia compared to those with...
5 early signs of dementia you need to know
When we think about dementia, we often picture memory problems, such as forgetting names or misplacing items. However, dementia encompasses more than just memory...
New test predicts cognitive problem in older people after surgery
Identifying older patients at risk of experiencing cognitive dysfunction after surgery can now be done with a simple EEG measurement.
Researchers at Duke Health have...
Vitamin D supplements may help reduce dementia risk
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK...
AI finds new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover new genetic insights into Alzheimer's disease.
Using CSIRO's VariantSpark and BitEpi...
This gene may provide key to preventing Alzheimer’s dementia
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a rare APOE gene variant known as the Christchurch mutation, which appears to sever the...
Lowering blood pressure in later life may reduce dementia risk
A global study involving over 28,000 participants has provided strong evidence that lowering blood pressure in later life can significantly reduce the risk of...