Scientists find genetic variant helps delay early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
A scientific journey that began with one extraordinary patient is now making significant progress.
In 2019, researchers from Mass Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General...
Common prostate drugs may protect against dementia with Lewy bodies
A new study suggests that certain drugs used to treat enlarged prostate may also reduce the risk of developing dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
This...
Why some areas of the United States have the highest rate of Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study has revealed significant differences in the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease across various regions in the United States, with the East and...
Why early diagnosis of dementia can be very difficult
Dementia is a term used to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness. It is often associated with the aging process, although...
What’s the connection between high blood pressure and dementia
When it comes to maintaining brain health as we age, managing blood pressure is more important than many people realize.
Research over the years has...
Research shows root cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a common illness in older people and the main type of dementia. It causes memory loss, difficulty thinking, and changes in...
Study links regular use of constipation drug to higher dementia risk
A recent study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences has raised concerns over the long-term use of laxatives, commonly turned to as a last...
New neuroimaging tools for dementia and Parkinson’s
Understanding brain diseases like dementia and Parkinson's has long been a challenge, but recent advancements in neuroimaging—the technique of visually capturing the brain's structure...
More older people show sharp memory decline nowadays, study finds
A team of researchers delved into the medical records of over 1.3 million individuals aged between 65 and 99, spanning from 2009 to 2018.
Their...
Study links genetic markers of autism to brain changes
A groundbreaking study led by UCLA Health has provided the most detailed view yet of the biological processes underlying autism, connecting genetic risk factors...