Before deeper investigation into the mysterious link between obesity and dementia, little was known about the correlation. Previous research from the University College London…
Researchers from the National University of Ireland at Galway have discovered a significant link between high blood pressure and a higher risk of incident…
A six-millimeter-wide, donut-shaped sponge made of silk protein and collagen, populated with neural stem cells, can now show scientists exactly what it looks like…
Lifestyle, genetics and age all play a role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. But environmental factors like air pollution may play…
The exact causes behind dementia are varied and at times unclear. We know that genetic factors — like carrying the APOE4 gene — can…
There are countless factors that may contribute to the risk of developing dementia, from genetics to blood pressure levels. Now, it turns out that…
Scientists identified new genes that impact the brain’s immune cells and may contribute to the risk of developing early-onset or late-onset Alzheimer’s. The brain’s…