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Earlier menopause and reduced cardiac function may negatively affect brain health

Women face a higher risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease than men. Cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased likelihood of Alzheimer's disease, especially among women.

21 Oct 2025

Study offers a nuanced understanding of how bedroom ventilation affects sleep health

Good sleep is key to good health, overall well-being, and optimal cognitive function. Disturbed sleep or lack of sleep can lead to various health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other morbidity, including Alzheimer's disease and obesity.

21 Oct 2025

Genetic and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk

Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with a greater risk for late-life cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

21 Oct 2025

Transdermal hormone therapy offers potential reduction in anxiety and depression

Hormone therapy–oral and transdermal–remains the most effective treatment for such bothersome menopause symptoms as hot flashes and is generally considered safe for most patients. A new study shows that risk profiles are different based on how the hormones are administered.

21 Oct 2025

Heavy drinking fuels Alzheimer’s disease by igniting brain inflammation and protein damage

Chronic alcohol use accelerates Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression by intensifying oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and amyloid-tau pathology through shared molecular pathways. The review highlights emerging therapies, targeting TLR4, GSK-3β, and metabolic dysfunction, that may mitigate alcohol-induced neurodegeneration.

20 Oct 2025

Social and environmental inequality linked to risk of Alzheimer’s

The study uncovers links between neighborhood disadvantage and Alzheimer's biomarkers, stressing the importance of addressing social inequalities in healthcare.

20 Oct 2025

Study reveals how a microglial mutation increases risk for Alzheimer's disease

Dominika Pilat, PhD, and Ana Griciuc, PhD, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital are the lead and senior authors of a paper published in Neuron, "The Gain-of-Function TREM2-T96K Mutation Increases Risk for Alzheimer's Disease by Impairing Microglial Function."

17 Oct 2025

New 3D human brain tissue platform integrates all major brain cell types into a single culture

A new 3D human brain tissue platform developed by MIT researchers is the first to integrate all major brain cell types, including neurons, glial cells and the vasculature into a single culture.

17 Oct 2025

Restoring pleiotrophin shows promise for improving brain function in Down syndrome

Faulty brain circuits seen in Down syndrome may be caused by the lack of a particular molecule essential for the development and function of the nervous system, new research suggests.

17 Oct 2025

Advanced MRI technique reveals early markers of hereditary frontotemporal dementia

An international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden demonstrates that it is possible to detect subtle changes in the brain and identify early signs of hereditary frontotemporal dementia using advanced brain imaging techniques.

16 Oct 2025

New NIA grant advances tools for dementia caregiving

More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), supported by 12 million unpaid family caregivers whose contributions are valued at $413 billion annually.

15 Oct 2025

Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis

New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain, offering insight into why women are disproportionately affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis as well as offering a potential target for intervention.

15 Oct 2025

Living environment may influence dementia markers in the brain

The conditions where you live may influence your brain health and risk for dementia, according to a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine

15 Oct 2025

Nemours neurologist wins major NIH award to study hippocampal dysfunction in brain disorders

Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, Division Chief of Neurology, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, has received a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director's Transformative Research Award.

15 Oct 2025

New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline

While tremendous relief comes from successfully battling cancer, survivors can also experience cognitive impairments caused by the disease and its treatment.

14 Oct 2025

Scientists uncover how cellular switches guide memory formation

When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new study from MPFI and Weill Cornell Medicine has revealed how two cellular switches, Rab4 and Rab10, direct supplies to where they are needed.

14 Oct 2025

CU Boulder researchers advance miniature laser technology for biomedical imaging

Darwin Quiroz is exploring new frontiers in miniature lasers with major biomedical applications.

14 Oct 2025

Voter health trends reveal strong backing for Reform UK

Poorer health is linked to a higher proportion of votes for the populist right wing political party, Reform UK, indicates an analysis of the 2024 general election voting patterns in England, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

14 Oct 2025

Common hospice medications may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia

Hospice care aims to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to patients at the end of life. Yet for the growing number of Americans with dementia who enter hospice, their course is often long and unpredictable - making it especially important to ensure treatments align with each person's goals and stage of illness.

14 Oct 2025

WHO's new Global status report highlights the growing burden of neurological disorders

The World Health Organization (WHO) today warns that less than one in three countries around the world has a national policy to address the growing burden of neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths globally each year.

14 Oct 2025

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Earlier menopause and reduced cardiac function may negatively affect brain health

Study offers a nuanced understanding of how bedroom ventilation affects sleep health

Genetic and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk

Transdermal hormone therapy offers potential reduction in anxiety and depression

Heavy drinking fuels Alzheimer’s disease by igniting brain inflammation and protein damage

Social and environmental inequality linked to risk of Alzheimer’s

Study reveals how a microglial mutation increases risk for Alzheimer's disease

New 3D human brain tissue platform integrates all major brain cell types into a single culture

Restoring pleiotrophin shows promise for improving brain function in Down syndrome

Advanced MRI technique reveals early markers of hereditary frontotemporal dementia

New NIA grant advances tools for dementia caregiving

Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis

Living environment may influence dementia markers in the brain

Nemours neurologist wins major NIH award to study hippocampal dysfunction in brain disorders

New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline

Scientists uncover how cellular switches guide memory formation

CU Boulder researchers advance miniature laser technology for biomedical imaging

Voter health trends reveal strong backing for Reform UK

Common hospice medications may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia

WHO's new Global status report highlights the growing burden of neurological disorders

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