One of the largest genetic studies to date revealed extensive genetic links between Alzheimer’s and gut disorders. Cholesterol was a major factor in both….
An experimental brain imaging tool explores existing ultrasound technology as a way to detect Alzheimer’s earlier. Researchers at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign are…
“When my wife becomes agitated, I’ll put Diva in her lap and ask her to get a tangle out of Diva’s fur,” John says. “The minute I place Diva in her lap, Judy calms down and she can sit for long periods of time, peacefully picking at the tangle.”
Michele Hall, an attorney working in her county sheriff’s office, first noticed that something was off about her cognitive health when she found she…
At AAIC, where new research on the interplay between racism, discrimination, and heightened risk of cognitive decline, reporter Phil Gutis encounters not just the…
Trying to choose the right Alzheimer’s or dementia-related charity? Whether donors are looking to give money, time or talents, here’s some guidance from an…
Scientists in the UK found that ADHD drugs might be the answer to treating apathy in people with Alzheimer’s disease. At least one in…
At AAIC, scientists from around the world shared new findings on COVID-19 risk factors for cognitive impairment, as well as factors could help protect…
At this year’s AAIC, the developer of an Alzheimer’s blood test debuts promising data, while the Alzheimer’s Association warns new blood-based biomarkers aren’t quite…
Alzheimer’s advocate GeVonna Fassett spent more than a decade caring for her late mother. Today, her organization, Olivia’s Prayer, supports dementia caregivers and raises…
In the midst of a media frenzy around fraud allegations and a key Alzheimer’s drug target, reporter Phil Gutis reflects on his personal experience…
A study found that closely following the MIND diet for brain health appeared to cut peoples’ Alzheimer’s risk in half. The diet’s creator discusses…
Bombshell exposé in Science magazine and follow-up reporting “make a mountain out of a molehill,” leading Alzheimer’s experts say. The media is reporting that…
Through experimental AI, physicians can speed up Alzheimer’s diagnosis through a single brain scan. Current approaches require a trained expert to view the brain…
Scientists screened 595 FDA-approved drugs to see if they interfered with the activity of gene mutation ApoE4. Two of these — antidepressant imipramine and…