A new survey suggests almost 80% of American adults would want to know if they have Alzheimer's disease before they develop ...

Scientists know that Alzheimer’s is linked to the buildup of harmful substances in the brain called beta-amyloid plaques and ...

The slow loss of memory, thinking, and independence that defines Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect millions worldwide.

New research published in Molecular Neurodegeneration has revealed that mutations in three genes known to cause familial ...

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If deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help people with Parkinson's disease walk and speak again, could it help people with Alzheimer's disease, too? It's a natural question, and one that researchers ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia—a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, ...

A 17-year-old has become the world's youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, challenging long-standing ...

Dementia symptoms aren't strictly linked to memory loss, in fact, in the early stages of some forms of dementia, the person's ...

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 years and older are living with Alzheimer dementia, and almost all adults feel it is important to diagnose the disease early.

Scientists have discovered a surprising early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease hiding in your midsection. Officials in ...

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