Inhibiting an important signaling pathway in brain-resident immune cells may calm brain inflammation and thereby slow the disease process in Alzheimer’s and some other neurodegenerative…
A U.S. study published by The BMJ today suggests that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men and women,…
Medical guidelines meant to reduce risk for heart disease focus on levels of cholesterol in the blood, including low-density lipoproteins (LDL), labeled “bad cholesterol,” and…
Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today reported the discovery of a novel mechanism by…
Research from the U.S. suggests that people who are organized and have self-discipline may be less likely to develop mild memory and thinking problems while…
Research led by neuroscientists at The Ohio State University College of Medicine provides insights into mechanisms that underpin selective neuronal vulnerability, which could help in…
New findings from the ongoing Drug Repurposing for Effective Alzheimer’s Medicines (DREAM) study suggest that certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs may lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease…
The U.S. Medicare program’s decision to tightly limit coverage for the first drug meant to slow the course of Alzheimer’s disease has raised the stakes…
About 11% of the U.S. population 65 and older has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia that results in…
Feeling a sense of purpose or meaning in life is associated with a lower risk of dementia years later, finds a new review of evidence…