For the first time, researchers have determined that a molecule called VPS35 can clear tau proteins, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, in the brain….
People who undergo hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer are at higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study….
Researchers now have a clearer understanding of how the Alzheimer’s gene ApoE4 disrupts brain cells, leading to cell death and dementia symptoms. A study…
Among people with the Alzheimer’s gene, women are at greater risk of developing tau tangles, a hallmark of the disease, than men are. The…
New research suggests that the common blood pressure drug nilvadipine boosts blood flow to the brain in people with Alzheimer’s, which could potentially slow…
Advancements in genetic research now allow people to accurately track their family history and genetic risk factors. But the ubiquity of at-home DNA tests…
A common acne drug could prevent the hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), a condition that’s linked to heart disease and vascular dementia. Researchers at…
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