Human clinical trials kick off for Protollin, an experimental Alzheimer’s vaccine. After two decades of research and development, Brigham and Women’s Hospital has initiated…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Dave Balbridge grew up in Los…
Trouble remembering things? Similar to Alzheimer’s, depression can cause memory loss. According to the World Health Organization, more than 280 million people worldwide live…
As we age, we experience an increased risk of developing high blood pressure or hypertension — the leading risk factor for disease in the world. Dementia…
Brain cells from people with Alzheimer’s have a unique pattern of mutations, which may help explain why the cells begin to die. The genetic…
Breakthrough advancements in gene-sequencing technologies have opened up new pathways for understanding health and disease. Scientists can sequence our genetic code to search for…
Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos will resign as the company begins to substantially reduce its infrastructure for producing Aduhelm. UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:37 P.M….
Cells called astrocytes use the protein encoded by ApoE4 — a genetic mutation linked to Alzheimer’s risk — to transport cholesterol in the brain….
No one can tell for certain if you’ll develop Alzheimer’s disease 10, 20 or 30 years from now — but you can certainly lower…
What happens to the adult brain as you grow and age? According to new research, it changes not only in its functionality, but in…
Depression is the most common mental health disorder in the world, but its signs and symptoms can be elusive. Here’s when to talk to…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:37 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…
The busy life of brain cells is not so different from the supply chain that supports online purchases. A transaction is registered at a…
Ka`imi A. Sinclair has devoted her career to brain health equity in indigenous communities and to getting these communities more involved in Alzheimer’s and…
In February of this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a confusing proposal to dramatically limit insurance coverage for Aduhelm,…