Scientists have discovered what could be a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, which slowly erodes memory, cognitive skills and ...

Scientists are searching for the secret in Doug Whitney’s biology that has protected him from dementia, hoping it could lead to ways to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s for many other people. Doug Whitney ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 6 (UPI) --Spanish and Chinese scientists said Monday they have used specifically tailored nanoparticles to clear out build-ups of a key toxin linked to Alzheimer's disease in the ...

The U.S. FDA recently approved a new blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The test, called Lumipulse, measures two proteins in plasma: pTau217 and ß-Amyloid 1-42. These proteins clump together ...

Sept. 24 (UPI) --In a finding that could change the way Alzheimer's disease is treated, researchers have identified a brain biomarker that could allow the condition to be detected decades before ...

Samsung researchers have developed a way to track changes in cognitive function via a phone and watch. Researchers were able to track app usage, typing speed and patterns, sleep, and more to measure ...

What is your biggest fear when it comes to your health? For those over 50, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is near the top of the list. And for good reason. AD is a condition that ...

This article is part of “Innovations In: Alzheimer's Disease” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Eisai. Alzheimer’s disease has proved to be a ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition that typically affects older people and is the leading cause of dementia worldwide. AD is characterized by progressive cognitive impairment ...

Researchers at Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute and partner institutions have found new clues in the blood that could help explain why Alzheimer's disease develops and how it affects memory.

A person will have Alzheimer’s years before ever knowing it. The disorientating erasure of memories, language, thoughts — in essence, all that makes up one’s unique sense of self — is the final act of ...

Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals’ plan to become a beacon of hope for Alzheimer’s disease patients has received almost $50 million in U.S. government support. The grant of $49.2 million has been supplied by ...