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Salk scientists find a system-wide, molecular impact of time-restricted eating in mice

Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including increase in life span in laboratory studies, making practices like intermittent fasting a hot topic in the wellness industry.

3 Jan 2023

Salk scientists show how a microprotein can increase appetite in mice

Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United States. Tiny proteins called microproteins have long been overlooked in research, but new evidence demonstrates that they have an important role in metabolism.

3 Jan 2023

Study supports association of the ε4 alleles and polygenic profiles with Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by Medline/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 14, Issue 24, entitled, "Associations of the APOE ε2 and ε4 alleles and polygenic profiles comprising APOE-TOMM40-APOC1 variants with Alzheimer's disease biomarkers."

3 Jan 2023

Keeping hydrated can reduce aging and extend disease-free life

In a recent study published in the journal eBioMedicine, researchers assessed the association between hydration and aging.

3 Jan 2023

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.

2 Jan 2023

DNAm measures of biological aging linked with neuropsychologically-validated cognitive decline in midlife

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 14, Issue 23, entitled, "DNA methylation-based measures of biological aging and cognitive decline over 16-years: preliminary longitudinal findings in midlife."

30 Dec 2022

Researchers map brain area necessary for fluid intelligence

A team led by UCL and UCLH researchers have mapped the parts of the brain that support our ability to solve problems without prior experience – otherwise known as fluid intelligence.

28 Dec 2022

New test detects biomarker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration in blood samples

A group of neuroscientists led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researcher developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration in a blood sample. A study on their results was published today in Brain.

28 Dec 2022

Targeting defective tau proteins may be needed to treat Alzheimer’s patients

In November, researchers reported the drug lecanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The effect was modest, but it has generated tremendous excitement because it was the first time a drug had been shown to be able to affect the course of this relentless, incurable disease.

26 Dec 2022

Breached dolphin's brains show neuropathology similar to Alzheimer's

In a new European Journal of Neuroscience study, scientists studied the brains of Odontocetes (Toothed whales) to document the presence or absence of neuropathological hallmarks of AD.

25 Dec 2022

DISCO-MS technology enables the study of diseases at their earliest stages

How can you trace a single diseased cell in an intact brain or a human heart? The search resembles looking for a needle in a haystack.

22 Dec 2022

Simple laser irradiation speeds up the detection of very small amounts of proteins

Protein detection based on antigen–antibody reaction is vital in early diagnosis of a wide range of diseases. How to effectively detect proteins, however, has frequently bedeviled researchers.

22 Dec 2022

Study links NAFLD with brain deterioration and identifies a potential therapeutic target

People with liver disease caused by eating too much sugar and fat could be at increased risk of developing serious neurological conditions like depression or dementia.

22 Dec 2022

PTSD, TBI, and a genetic variant show strong links with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias

The medical community has never researched the simultaneous impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and genetic risk factors in a large cohort … until now.

22 Dec 2022

Study increases understanding of the genetic architecture of dementia risk in African ancestry populations

In the largest-ever genetic study of dementia in people of African ancestry, VA researchers identified several genetic risks different from those seen in people of European ancestry.

22 Dec 2022

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Researchers observe that COVID-19 patients were at an increased risk of developing certain conditions.

21 Dec 2022

Study explores cellular alterations in six distinct neurodegenerative diseases

A perplexing range of neurodegenerative diseases are known to attack distinct regions of the brain, causing severe cognitive and motor deficit.

21 Dec 2022

Using an AI tool for early identification of Alzheimer's and related dementias in primary care

Rising to meet the formidable challenge of the timely diagnosis of dementia, research scientists from Regenstrief Institute, IUPUI and the medical schools of Indiana University and University of Miami are conducting the Digital Detection of Dementia study, a real-world evaluation of the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool they developed for early identification of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in primary care, the setting where most adults receive healthcare.

21 Dec 2022

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

Below is a brief roundup of news and story ideas from the experts at UCLA Health.

21 Dec 2022

Study examines the association of dementia diagnosis with risk of COVID-19 mortality

Since December 2019, more than 60 million people have been diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide, while approximately six million individuals have died as a result of the disease.

20 Dec 2022

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Salk scientists find a system-wide, molecular impact of time-restricted eating in mice

Salk scientists show how a microprotein can increase appetite in mice

Study supports association of the ε4 alleles and polygenic profiles with Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers

Keeping hydrated can reduce aging and extend disease-free life

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

DNAm measures of biological aging linked with neuropsychologically-validated cognitive decline in midlife

Researchers map brain area necessary for fluid intelligence

New test detects biomarker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration in blood samples

Targeting defective tau proteins may be needed to treat Alzheimer’s patients

Breached dolphin's brains show neuropathology similar to Alzheimer's

DISCO-MS technology enables the study of diseases at their earliest stages

Simple laser irradiation speeds up the detection of very small amounts of proteins

Study links NAFLD with brain deterioration and identifies a potential therapeutic target

PTSD, TBI, and a genetic variant show strong links with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias

Study increases understanding of the genetic architecture of dementia risk in African ancestry populations

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Study explores cellular alterations in six distinct neurodegenerative diseases

Using an AI tool for early identification of Alzheimer's and related dementias in primary care

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

Study examines the association of dementia diagnosis with risk of COVID-19 mortality

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