Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Important genetic risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Important genetic risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Episome vectors offer fresh angle to gene therapy

Episome vectors offer fresh angle to gene therapy

A vitamin B pill that drastically lowers blood levels of homocysteine could one day be used to prevent dementia

A vitamin B pill that drastically lowers blood levels of homocysteine could one day be used to prevent dementia

Toxic proteins explain memory loss in Alzheimer's patients

Toxic proteins explain memory loss in Alzheimer's patients

Research shows how diet can improve health in the elderly

Research shows how diet can improve health in the elderly

Iris Murdoch's last novel reveals signs of the first stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Iris Murdoch's last novel reveals signs of the first stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Rifampicin can prevent the formation of protein fibrils associated with Parkinson's disease

Rifampicin can prevent the formation of protein fibrils associated with Parkinson's disease

Movies help explain how proteins gather into clusters called amyloid fibrils

Movies help explain how proteins gather into clusters called amyloid fibrils

Acid-resistant bug also alcohol-resistant

Acid-resistant bug also alcohol-resistant

Concealment of drugs in food and beverages in nursing homes is common

Concealment of drugs in food and beverages in nursing homes is common

Brain imaging shows differences in people at risk for Alzheimer's

Brain imaging shows differences in people at risk for Alzheimer's

Family experience guides Alzheimer’s research

Family experience guides Alzheimer’s research

Researchers find mutations in a multifunctional protein cause Parkinsonism

Researchers find mutations in a multifunctional protein cause Parkinsonism

Generic antipsychotic drugs can protect brain cells from progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Generic antipsychotic drugs can protect brain cells from progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Eating apples may protect against Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism

Eating apples may protect against Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism

A challenging job protects against the development of dementia

A challenging job protects against the development of dementia

Researchers find effective treatment for Unusual Fever Syndrome caused by cold exposure

Researchers find effective treatment for Unusual Fever Syndrome caused by cold exposure

Financial impact of diabetes on the American economy

Financial impact of diabetes on the American economy

Atorvastatin slows down mental decline and improves depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease

Atorvastatin slows down mental decline and improves depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease

Dementia patients receiving long-term treatment with Reminyl may be able to stay at home for longer compared

Dementia patients receiving long-term treatment with Reminyl may be able to stay at home for longer compared