Meet Microglia, the Brain’s Alzheimer’s-Fighting Sculptors
Imagine the brain as a sprawling art exhibit: Several large marble and clay statues are visible as far as the eye can see —…
Imagine the brain as a sprawling art exhibit: Several large marble and clay statues are visible as far as the eye can see —…
Keith Moreland shares insights on adapting to a new life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in his late 50s. Keith Moreland was only 57…
Could the bacteria that causes gum disease also trigger Alzheimer’s? A drug candidate targeting this bacteria recently failed its early trials, but some experts…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:39 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…
There are trillions of bacteria and other microbes residing in our gut. And they’re not just freeloading; they help train the immune system and also…
The lack of effective treatments for Alzheimer’s have spurred scientists to rethink the dominant approach to tackling the disease: the amyloid hypothesis. This hypothesis…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:27 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…
Glucose is one of the brain’s main sources of fuel, providing energy for our body’s cells. But the brain’s ability to metabolize glucose becomes…
Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 63 years old, Doreen Monks shares her insights on paving a new path in her life. Doreen Monks never…
Plagued by dementia symptoms for years, Michael Ellenbogen discusses the ongoing ambiguity surrounding his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Michael Ellenbogen was reaching the height of his…
Joe Brazeal reflects on lessons learned as a father and caregiver. Joe Brazeal’s wife, Kimberly Brazeal, was only 42 years old when she began…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:25 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…
Nearly two full years into the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are still in the process of learning what’s really going on inside the heads of…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:18 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:35 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…