Many people experience painful swelling in their joints, especially as they get older. Last year, the CDC reported that more than half of adults…
Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens…
There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, these are both costly…
Researchers have long tied inflammation to increasing Alzheimer’s risk, particularly in how it triggers amyloid production in the brain. Scientists are now delving deeper…
A new anti-amyloid drug for Alzheimer’s disease might receive FDA approval as soon as this month. Although anti-amyloid drugs have shown us that clear…
Wellness and nutrition experts Lauren Ball, and Emily Burch point out, there is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now….
In the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive oil shots….
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….
Experts emphasize that living a healthy lifestyle can help boost brain health and reduce chances of developing dementia. Diet is one among several key…
A recent cell study shows that experimental Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s antibodies may trigger harmful brain inflammation—which could explain clinical trials’ dismal failure rates. In…
Áine Kelly, professor in physiology at the Trinity College Dublin, shares insights on the benefits of exercise for our memory, blood vessels and immune…
As research into COVID-19 continues, mounting evidence suggests that the disease may cause significant brain damage in some recovered patients. Some researchers have focused…
Dr. Susan White and her genetics team treated two triplets from a family who had an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder in 2014. After one year…
Aspirin is ineffective in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. While aspirin is one of the most widely used treatments…
Inflammation in the brain is linked to a wider range of dementia than researchers had previously thought, according to a new study. The latest…