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 ...

While it's no longer thought that these plaques cause Alzheimer's disease, they are certainly a key symptom, with their accumulation in the brain gunking up communications between neurons.

it could potentially be adapted not just for Alzheimer’s, but also for other conditions where disease processes are patchy or localized, like brain tumors, multiple sclerosis or other ...

Consuming more than eight alcoholic drinks a week is associated with brain injuries linked to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, a recent study in the journal Neurology suggests.

Blocking sEH helps the brain keep more of its natural anti-inflammatory compounds. This approach could be especially useful because it doesn’t focus on just one part of the disease. Alzheimer ...

Cholesterol regulation and neuronal vulnerability: The study found that neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC)—a brain region highly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s—are extremely dependent on ...

The study does not prove that having a father with Alzheimer’s results in these brain changes; it only shows an association. The study also showed that female participants may be more at risk of ...

"We were surprised to see that people with a father with Alzheimer's were more vulnerable to the spread of tau in the brain, as we had hypothesized that we would see more brain changes in people ...

A breakthrough study has revealed that the quality and composition of your nightly rest may play a pivotal role in protecting your brain against Alzheimer’s disease. This research offers new ...

The journey of watching someone you love struggle with Alzheimer’s disease can feel like a slow heartbreak. This progressive brain condition gradually erases precious memories, changes ...

The findings could reshape the future of Alzheimer’s treatments, shifting the focus from simply removing plaques to harnessing the brain’s natural defenses. Earlier attempts at an Alzheimer ...