The study was in mice and the findings are still very preliminary, but researchers at Case Western University School of Medicine have identified a…
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Peter Snyder about his research into retinal scanning technology that may be able to identify markers of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Soybean oil — a vegetable oil made from soybean seeds — is one of the most popular types of oils consumed in the U.S.,…
Decades ago, a chaperone was a person who accompanied an unmarried girl in public. Now, however, we’re learning that a chaperone — in this…
A new study by Houston Methodist scientists finds that a protein linked to ovarian cancer may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The…
In a new study, scientists have tested an experimental drug in mice that may hold promise for future Alzheimer’s treatments. The drug involves a…
Early detection of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can help patients get the care and help they need sooner rather than later, but there is…
The well-known factors that contribute to the development of dementia include genetics, age, lifestyle and even environment. But more and more research is pointing…
While scientists remain far from finding a cure for dementia in its many forms, researchers are continuing to make slow-but-steady progress toward identifying potential…
Biogen has agreed to buy an experimental Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s treatment from Pfizer, the company announced Monday. In the agreed deal, Biogen will pay…
Can a simple eye exam detect Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers in Rhode Island and Florida have launched a $5 million study that could allow doctors…
While researchers are looking into new forms of medicinal solutions to dementia, more and more attention is being paid to lifestyle-focused approaches to the…
Being Patient spoke with Kaitlin Casaletto, a neuropsychologist and assistant professor at UCSF Memory and Aging Center, about the results of her study on…
Pulling an all-nighter or getting fewer hours of sleep than normal may have more consequences than simply suffering fatigue during the work day. According…
Scientists are continuing to search for answers to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, targeting beta-amyloid and tau protein, inflammation, and genetic factors in research…