Success of experimental Alzheimer’s drug hailed as ‘historic moment’
An experimental drug has slowed the rate of decline in memory and thinking in people with early Alzheimer’s disease in what is being...
Why are more women prone to Alzheimer's? New clues arise
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Alzheimer’s drug trial brings pivotal test of maligned brain plaque theory
A late-stage trial of an Alzheimer’s drug set to generate results within weeks is shaping up as a pivotal moment in a three-decade quest...
Israeli, US researchers find way to diagnose Alzheimer’s through retina - study
Alzheimer’s disease – the progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die – is the most common...
Boosting Neuron Formation Restores Memory in Mice With Alzheimer’s Disease
The study, to be published August 19 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, shows that new neurons can incorporate into the neural...
Inverse relationship found between cancer diagnosis and Alzheimer's disease
With increased age comes the increased risk to develop cancer or dementia. Both conditions share similar risk factors such as...
Can Alzheimer's begin in 20s? Here are signs of early onset Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is one the most common types of dementia and while the classic symptoms of the disease often begin after the age of...
Whole blood exchange could offer disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease, study finds
A novel, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease may involve the whole exchange of blood, which effectively decreased the...
Combining drawing tasks is a more accurate screening for cognitive impairment – study
Combining multiple drawing tasks can improve the accuracy of screening for cognitive impairments, a new study has revealed. Researchers...
Willingness to give away money among older adults linked to cognitive profile of early Alzheimer's
To help protect older adults from financial exploitation, researchers are working to understand who is most at risk. New findings from...
