The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Disease

Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study

The findings show that Alzheimer’s may be present in midlife and already linked to cognitive differences, researchers said.

Evening Standard · May 28

The ‘Sweet’ Habit Researchers Say Could Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk

Many people think of sugary snacks as harmless comfort foods, especially during stressful days or late-night cravings. However, growing research suggests that regularly consuming large...

Saving Advice · May 22

Blood biomarkers could detect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – and slow its progression

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, has a long preclinical stage. It potentially begins decades before clinical symptoms become apparent.

The Conversation · May 20

Eating eggs five times a week could slash Alzheimer’s risk

While no diet can cure or reverse Alzheimer’s eggs contain nutrients that scientists believe can boost brain health

The Independent UK · May 6

Scientists unveil Alzheimer’s finger prick test to predict risk of disease

Researchers found the blood test can be used with computerised cognitive testing to identify a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK · May 6

The mouth-brain link: how healthy gums could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Four tips for better oral health—which could mean better brain health too

Fit & Well · May 3

I’m a ‘sandwich-generation’ caregiver. Chances are you will be, too

Some 16 million Americans in mid-life caring for aging relatives and minor children at the same time - and those numbers are expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. America isn’t ready, Julia Musto discovers

The Independent UK · Mar 29

The four types of dementia most people don’t know exist

What most people think of when they hear the word “dementia” is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don’t know is that dementia can cause many different symptoms – affecting speech, behaviour, sleep, motor function and more.

The Conversation · Mar 26

Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise as a way to counter Alzheimer’s disease- and age-related memory loss

Most people think of Alzheimer’s disease as an illness of aging. But in fact, the brain changes that characterize it begin much earlier – sometime around the third decade of life.

The Conversation · Mar 26

NHS watchdog to review evidence on two pioneering Alzheimer’s drugs

Donanemab and lecanemab were licensed for use in the UK in 2024 but were not made available on the NHS after Nice deemed their benefits “too small” to justify the cost

The Independent UK · Mar 20