Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through…
A new study published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that deficits in the sense of smell, known as olfactory impairment,…
There might be such a thing as getting too much of a good night’s sleep.
A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from…
A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry presents a new family of candidate compounds for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and pain, which…
A new study suggests that people who are at risk for rare genetic forms of frontotemporal dementia should consider being tested for a common gene…
In Brazil, researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and collaborators from the University of São Paulo (USP) have discovered that a…
Over 6 million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh are discovering how lifestyle…
As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise, diet, brain training and social…
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval in 2023 of lecanemab—a novel Alzheimer’s therapy shown in clinical trials to modestly slow disease progression—was met with enthusiasm…