If properly accounted for, could rival heart disease and cancer as leading cause of death
Alzheimer’s Disease
Study: DDT Pesticide Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers found sufferers with high levels of DDE in their blood, a component of the toxic pesticide
New Hope for Vitamin E: Supplements May Slow Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
The latest study shows vitamin E may have more benefits than memory drugs in combating the disease.
11 New Genes Tied To Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have doubled the number of genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, giving researchers twice the number of targets for drug therapies.
Less Sleep Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease
Here’s one more reason to get to bed earlier.
Early Warning: Detecting Alzheimer’s in the Blood and Brain Before Memory Loss
Alzheimer’s doesn’t happen suddenly, but scientists are still struggling to find the best ways of capturing the first signs of trouble.
To Avoid Dementia, Stay Mentally Active Throughout Lifetime
Concussion and Alzheimer’s Patients Show Similar Brain Changes
Damage from concussions and the progressive deterioration of neurons in Alzheimer’s look similar on brain scans, according to the latest study, and produce similar symptoms as well.
Skin Cancer Tied To A Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
There’s no positive side to developing skin cancer, but the latest research ties certain forms of the disease to a reduced risk of dementia.
First Genes Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Among African Americans
Alzheimer’s disease is more common among African Americans but the genetic contributors to the disorder haven’t been identified until now.
Genetic Markers May Predict Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s
Several proteins are linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists now believe they have found the pathways responsible for producing these compounds.
How Cold Sores Could Hamper Memory
The latest research shows that viral and bacterial infections could have lasting legacies on cognition.
Two Studies Find Promising New Ways to Detect Alzheimer’s Earlier
Sleep patterns and markers in spinal fluid may hint at the first signs of the neurodegenerative disorder.