The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Disease

New Genetic Variant Found To Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

New genetic variant linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk offers potential for future treatments.

Top News · Aug 2, 2024

A Simple Blood Test Outperformed Doctors in Spotting This Devastating Memory Disease

A new study demonstrates that a blood test identifies Alzheimer's disease with greater accuracy than specialists and physicians using standard methods.

Inverse · Jul 29, 2024

Portraits of dementia in Indian cinema raise important conversations about the condition

Movies can be effective media for spreading health information. Indian cinema, encompassing various regional film industries, holds sway over public perceptions and societal norms.

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024

The Secret Cognitive-Enhancing Powers of Menthol

Inhaled menthol could be an unexpected treatment for Alzheimer's Disease if preliminary research pans out.

Inverse · Jun 16, 2024

Is it really possible to have Alzheimer’s yet no symptoms?

Some people seem to be more resilient to developing Alzheimer’s diseases, despite having the biological hallmarks of the devastating disease. For obvious reasons, scientists are very interested in studying this special group of people.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024

When mice with Alzheimer’s inhaled menthol, their cognitive abilities improved

Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction, but innovative new research is making it a potential reality.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

Can pomegranate help treat Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and ultimately, the inability to carry out daily activities. While there is currently no cure, various dietary interventions are being researched for their potential to prevent or mitigate the disease's effects.

The Times of India · Jun 10, 2024

Can nose picking increase Alzheimer’s risk? How?

Do you mindlessly pick your nose? Well, you need to be careful right now. Picking your nose can be dangerous to your health.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2024

An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

The bacteria in your mouth play an important role in your health – here are four diseases linked to your oral microbiome

Your mouth is one of the most diverse habitats in the human body. It contains over 700 known species of bacteria, as well as yeasts, viruses and some protozoa. This community is collectively referred to as the oral microbiome – and like your gut microbiome, the bacteria in your mouth…

The Conversation · May 23, 2024