Alzheimers

Scientists found a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and shut it down

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a potential new way to treat Alzheimer's disease by targeting…

2 days ago

Scientists discover why Alzheimer’s risk hits women so much harder

Women not only face higher rates of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, but new research suggests they may…

2 days ago

This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder and a leading cause of dementia worldwide. Despite years of research, there…

3 weeks ago

Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a built in process that can remove existing amyloid plaques from the…

3 weeks ago

Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein

Alzheimer's disease is often described in numbers, with millions of people affected, cases rising quickly, and costs reaching into the…

3 weeks ago

Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong

Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, especially as aging populations continue to grow. The…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

3 months ago