Alzheimers

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…

2 days 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…

3 weeks 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…

4 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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,…

3 months ago