The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting sites all over the world to sign up for its global “Light the World ...

Dr. Howard Whiner, a neurologist at Mass General Brigham who helped develop a nasal spray aimed at slowing Alzheimer’s, joins ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia, including ...

New research links prolonged REM sleep latency to higher Alzheimer's disease risk, suggesting it may serve as a novel marker for early detection and intervention in cognitive decline.

“Our brains use sleep to clear out toxic proteins, like those associated with Alzheimer’s, and these results show that the cleaning mechanism is less effective when it takes someone longer to ...

The first-ever blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a Friday press release, the agency announced its approval of the first ...

Identifying common disease trajectories of Alzheimer’s disease with electronic health records. eBioMedicine, 2025; 118: 105831 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2025.105831 ...

While Alzheimer’s is a specific disease and the most common cause of dementia, dementia is a broader, "umbrella term that describes a collection of cognitive, functional and behavioral symptoms ...

With the number of Americans living with the disease steadily increasing, scientists predict that 13.8 million will have Alzheimer’s by 2050, or 16% of the US population over the age of 65.

A 2024 study suggests that with targeted lifestyle changes, it may be possible to reverse Alzheimer's symptoms in the early stages, though the cure isn't a one-size-fits-all kind of deal.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting sites all over the world – from buildings, bridges, and stadiums to city halls and homes – to ...