The latest medical news on Alzheimers

A preclinical study using cell cultures has found that some antibiotics may help address a genetic mutation associated with forms of early onset de...

Brain atrophy can refer to a loss of brain cells or a loss in the number of connections between these cells. In this article, learn about the sympt...

A new mouse study uses a two-pronged approach to designing a vaccine for dementia. The results are encouraging, and a clinical trial may be on the ...

The findings of a new study suggest that the accumulation of toxic beta-amyloid proteins in the brain may not be the cause of Alzheimer's disease.

New research suggests that it may only be obesity, not a poor diet or lack of physical activity, that contributes to dementia risk.

New research in mice reveals the molecular and genetic mechanisms through which two Alzheimer's drug candidates can reverse aging in general.

In a mouse study, researchers have tested the potential of a ketone ester-rich diet in slowing down Alzheimer's, and have found this approach promi...

New research in mice and flies suggests that failure to transport molecules that break down proteins in neurons may lead to neurodegenerative disea...

New research in mice suggests that a leaky blood-brain barrier can accelerate brain aging, and that targeting inflammation can reverse some changes.

New research finds that people who cannot read may have a threefold risk of developing dementia in older age, compared with people who can read.

A study of 35 people with and without Alzheimer's disease found that hyperspectral imaging of the retina could aid early diagnosis of the disease.

There are many reasons a person’s leg could be shaking, from restless legs syndrome to anxiety. Read this article to learn about 10 possible causes...