Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

One of Australia's largest hospitals has suspected case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

One of Australia's largest hospitals has suspected case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Statistical method for faster prognosis of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

Statistical method for faster prognosis of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

Higher blood levels of homocysteine may be associated with changes in deep brain tissue in middle-aged men

Higher blood levels of homocysteine may be associated with changes in deep brain tissue in middle-aged men

New study will examine why people live exceptionally long lives

New study will examine why people live exceptionally long lives

Discovery of way to regulate brain blood could lead to new treatments for stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s

Discovery of way to regulate brain blood could lead to new treatments for stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s

Transthyretin discovery may halt progression of Alzheimer's

Transthyretin discovery may halt progression of Alzheimer's

Studies of human genetic variation have found strong evidence for the action of natural selection

Studies of human genetic variation have found strong evidence for the action of natural selection

The drug galantamine has been shown to be ineffective in treating chronic fatigue syndrome

The drug galantamine has been shown to be ineffective in treating chronic fatigue syndrome

More than one billion people will be over 60 years old by 2025

More than one billion people will be over 60 years old by 2025

Drinking alcohol regularly in your 40's increases risk of mild cognitive impairment

Drinking alcohol regularly in your 40's increases risk of mild cognitive impairment

Omega-3 supplement may help protect against Alzheimer's

Omega-3 supplement may help protect against Alzheimer's

Scientists discover breakthrough method to treat neuronal diseases

Scientists discover breakthrough method to treat neuronal diseases

Two new findings in the field of primary prevention for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

Two new findings in the field of primary prevention for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

First study of the emotional turmoil caregivers experience during the transition of their loved one from home to care facilities

First study of the emotional turmoil caregivers experience during the transition of their loved one from home to care facilities

Mission to uncover the genetic make-up of Britain

Mission to uncover the genetic make-up of Britain

Gray matter in brain associated with language processing among people with a family history of dyslexia

Gray matter in brain associated with language processing among people with a family history of dyslexia

Clearing toxins in the brains of Alzheimer's patients can stave off future reductions in cognitive abilities

Clearing toxins in the brains of Alzheimer's patients can stave off future reductions in cognitive abilities

Study finds no link between dental amalgam fillings containing mercury and disease

Study finds no link between dental amalgam fillings containing mercury and disease

Effectiveness of gingko to treat early dementia

Effectiveness of gingko to treat early dementia

People with type 2 diabetes could benefit from atorvastatin

People with type 2 diabetes could benefit from atorvastatin