New research identifies key cellular mechanism driving Alzheimer's disease The breakthrough marks a promising target for drug therapies that slow, possibly reverse, the disease's development Date: ...

Sue's mum, Mollie, passed away two years ago with Alzheimer's disease. Now Sue reflects on the lessons that living with and caring for a person with dementia taught her. She shares her perspective to ...

While nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older suffer from Alzheimer's disease, experts are reflecting on the advances in diagnosis, treatment and risk management that have been made in 2024.

Manmohan Singh was an Indian economist and politician, born on 26 September 1932 in Gah, West Punjab, now part of Pakistan. Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister of India from 2004 until 2014.

There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring with gusto. In a study published in 2023, ...

With an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older currently living with Alzheimer's disease, the road to a cure seems long and uncertain. But as the year comes to a close, experts are ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Researchers at the University of Illinois have found that a gene editing tool allows them to “skip” genes that lead to diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, in a mouse model.

Reminiscence refers to the act of recalling memories from the past. It is a familiar activity to everyone, but reminiscence can be highly beneficial for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It can support ...

A new study found that U.S. taxi and ambulance drivers had the lowest percentage of deaths attributed to Alzheimer’s disease among more than 400 occupations. The drivers mostly worked before GPS ...

Some protect brain health, while others worsen neurodegeneration, spurring on Alzheimer’s. The finding marks a ‘promising’ target for drug development. Picture: iStock Understanding the ...

Citation: New clinical practice guideline on process for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease or related form of cognitive impairment (2024, December 23) retrieved 15 January 2025 from https ...

CUNY ASRC researchers identified a stress-induced microglial pathway that accelerates Alzheimer’s disease by releasing toxic lipids that harm neurons and synapses. Blocking this integrated stress ...