Years before tau tangles show up in brain scans of patients with Alzheimer's disease, a biomarker test can detect small amounts of the clumping-prone tau protein and its misfolded pathological forms ...

A man with genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's to appear before age 50 remains cognitively fine in his mid 70s. Understanding why could lead to new treatments for the disease.

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has unlocked the details of a cellular pathway that triggers cellular inflammation and aging and is linked to Alzheimer's disease, ...

Scientists have found that a certain symptom could be an early sign of dementia and may appear in your sleep - even years or ...

Joe is now testing a new treatment using a nasal spray, the medication inside is called Foralumab. He is the first patient with Alzheimer's to try it. The Walsh family is hopeful. Foralumab is ...

The study used gold-standard autopsy confirmation to show that a blood test for Alzheimer's disease accurately detected ...

Aging is a natural part of life, and for many, that journey includes dementia. As cognitive abilities shift, what remains most valuable is the present ...

Years before tau tangles show up in brain scans of patients with Alzheimer's disease, a biomarker test developed at the ...

Flu season is in full swing and as people consider getting a flu shot, it’s important to realize that, in addition to protecting you from the flu, the shot may also help protect your brain. A ...

Discover the surprising lifestyle and environmental elements contributing to increased dementia prevalence among Black individuals.

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