A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...

In a novel theory, scientists at Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute propose a unifying explanation for the molecular chaos driving Alzheimer's disease. The condition causes widespread ...

A research team from the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's—tau protein and beta-amyloid ...

As of 2019, nearly one in two Americans over age 55 are at risk of dementia, according to the Census Bureau’s report.

Readers worry that fraud may tarnish the field and slow the race for a cure. Also: Charles Blow’s farewell; treatment for ...

New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to ...

There is no cure. Between 1995 and 2021, around $42bn was poured into more than 1,000 clinical trials. Yet only a handful of ...

Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias faced a greater risk for hospitalization after being continuously ...

A new study finds that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate at higher levels in the brain than in the liver and kidney.

What if brushing your teeth could protect your heart, mind, and even your love life? Jo Dunbar examines how your dental ...

All the experts say socializing, ideally while doing that intellectual activity, can help a lot, because it not only stimulates the brain, but keeps us from feeling lonely. Loneliness often leads to ...

Alzheimer’s affects millions of Americans and can have a devastating impact on finances. Some of the worst damage is done before a diagnosis is even made.