Two scientists at the University of Washington lay out how U.S. cuts to science research funding are expected to have a resounding public health…
Since their discovery in the 1960s, stem cells have captivated our curiosity. Unlike other cells in the body, stem cells are changeable — they…
What happens when Alzheimer’s — a disease that strikes minority communities the hardest — is largely studied in well-educated whites? Is Alzheimer’s research one-size-fits…
Anti-amyloid drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla are among the first FDA-approved treatments for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. But these breakthroughs come with a tradeoff: Up…
Eleven years after Dr. Miia Kivipelto’s landmark FINGER trial demonstrated that lifestyle changes can help protect the brain, researchers continue to discover how the…
The Alzheimer’s Association’s latest “Facts and Figures” report finds most Americans want early screening and access to disease-modifying drugs — even at high cost…
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Most older adults would prefer to age in place, but many rely on paid caregivers to make it work, according to a recent study…
More than a decade ago, Alzheimer’s vaccines appeared in clinical trials — but failed. Now several companies are gearing up to test the next…
A person who struggles with tasks they’ve been doing for years or asks the same question over and over again may be showing the…
Global context for this story: In a couple countries around the world so far, the conversation is beginning to shift as to whether people…
Scientists developed new brain cells to replace those lost in Parkinson’s. Early trials showed they’re safe — now, larger human trials are on the…
People with Down syndrome have a 9/10 chance of developing early-onset Alzheimer’s — a reality tied to genetics. This genetic condition also makes this…
Many people with Alzheimer’s disease first lose neurons in their medial temporal lobe — a region of the brain involved in memory, navigation, emotional…
Dementia care expert Teepa Snow is a certified occupational therapist with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience. She regularly provides online…