The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and devastating neurological disorder that primarily affects cognitive functions, gradually diminishing a person's ability to think, remember, and perform daily tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for the majority of dementia cases worldwide. While Alzheimer's disease predominantly affects older adults, it…

Despite affecting 55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease still has no cure. But recent advancements in the field have seen a number of promising drugs that can slow the disease’s progression pass late-stage clinical trials.

Not getting enough antioxidants can make your brain more frail and thinking more challenging, and contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.

Scottish Brain Sciences is collaborating with Roche Diagnostics on the project.

Many are on the East Coast.

New research demonstrates vaccine's ability to eliminate toxic cells in mice, offering hope for treating dementia cases.

‘If the vaccine could prove successful in humans, it would be a big step forward towards delaying disease progression’

Baltimore has one of the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease in the country and Maryland has the highest rate among states, according to an analysis published in the Alzheimer’s Association’s online journal.

Trial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, donanemab, shows it can slow cognitive decline by 35%. The drug has been hailed as a “turning point” in Alzheimer’s treatment.