The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Disease

The simple steps to help prevent Alzheimer's and keep your brain active and healthy

Here's some helpful advice if you are worried about dementia or are supporting a loved one who is suffering.

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

IGC Announces Issuance Of Second Patent For The Treatment Of Alzheimer's Using THC

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (AMEX:IGC) announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a second patent (#11,446,276) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease entitled “Extreme low dose THC as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for Alzheimer’s disease.”

Benzinga · Sep 21, 2022

Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition.

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2022

Alzheimer's Disease signs to look out for

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia

Liverpool Echo · Sep 6, 2022

A window to the brain: the retina gives away signs of Alzheimer's disease and could help with early detection

The retina has long been poeticised as the window to the soul, but research now shows it could be a window to the brain and act as an early warning system for cognitive decline.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2022

Mice models for studying Alzheimer’s disease aren’t enough — here’s what will help

A more complementary animal model, however, could help researchers better translate the results from animal studies to humans.

Inverse · Sep 4, 2022

Expanding Alzheimer's research with primates could overcome the problem with treatments that show promise in mice but don't help humans

As of 2022, an estimated 6.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, an illness that robs people of their memories, independence and personality, causing suffering to both patients and their families. That number may double by 2060. The U.S. has made considerable investments in Alzheimer’s research, having allocated US$3.5 billion in…

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022

Alzheimer's theory undermined by accusations of manipulated data – but does not bring dementia research to its knees

A scientist-cum-detective has presented evidence that images used to support the case for amyloid protein being the main protagonist in Alzheimer’s disease appear to have been fabricated.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2022

World Alzheimer’s Month: When is it and what is the theme this year?

Everything you need to know about Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

How two common viruses trigger the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Shingles infection may activate dormant neurological herpes viruses, causing inflammation and accumulation of Alzheimer's associated proteins in the brain.

The New Daily · Aug 6, 2022