Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people
Older adults who carry genes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease may not experience the expected increase in cognitive decline if they eat relatively large amounts of meat.…
Scientists discover Alzheimer’s hidden “death switch” in the brain
A team led by neurobiologist Prof. Dr. Hilmar Bading at Heidelberg University has identified a key molecular process that drives the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Working with researchers from Shandong…
Scientists finally reveal how this Alzheimer’s drug really works
Lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, is a monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that targets and removes harmful amyloid plaques while slowing cognitive decline. Scientists from VIB and KU Leuven have…
Scientists just found the brain’s hidden defense against Alzheimer’s
Scientists at UCLA Health and UC San Francisco have discovered why certain brain cells are better equipped than others to withstand the buildup of tau, a toxic protein closely linked…
Alzheimer’s may begin with a silent drop in brain blood flow
Small shifts in how blood moves through the brain and how brain cells receive oxygen may be closely connected to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That is the conclusion of…
Simple blood test can forecast Alzheimer’s years before memory loss
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new way to estimate when a person is likely to start showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease using…
Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s
Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their findings suggest that physical activity strengthens the brain’s built in…
A hidden Aloe vera compound takes aim at Alzheimer’s
Scientists are continuing to search for new ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. In a recent study, researchers identified several…
Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests
New research suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may be linked to a failure in how the brain replays recent experiences while at rest. The study, conducted in mice…
This one gene may explain most Alzheimer’s cases
A new analysis led by researchers at University College London suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may depend far more on one gene than previously recognized. The study estimates that more than…