#Alzheimer's disease

Of two proteins found in those with Alzheimer’s disease, one, called tau, proliferates more often in women, and certain younger individuals.

An uncommon gene mutation linked with Alzheimer’s that starts at age 40 is found in several generations of one family in Sweden.

Alzheimer’s advocates laud the approval of Aduhelm, but experts raise questions about its effectiveness and cost.

Individuals with depression and anxiety are more likely to experience dementia years before those without these conditions.

In a well-insured cohort of older people with HIV, antiretroviral treatment didn’t offset the risk for dementia.

Negative thinkers, age 55 and older, are more likely to experience declines in cognition and memory.

Women will account for nearly two thirds of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias and bear most of the costs.

Frequent assessments of folks 65 and older may help doctors better identify mild cognitive issues and enable earlier treatment.

If you are wondering if your memory loss is a sign of something serious, this post may help you sort this out.

This noninvasive imaging could lead to early diagnosis of the most common cause of dementia.

Research in human cells and mice found the antiretroviral suppressed harmful chronic inflammation linked to age-related disorders.

To find an effective cure for Alzheimer’s, research must more accurately reflect the diversity of the U.S. population.

Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) may account for half of Alzheimer’s cases, according to a review of three recent studies.

As the U.S. population grows, minority groups will see the highest rise in dementias.

Pregnancy, estrogen and age at first menstruation are some factors that factor into woman’s risk for developing this progressive disease.

New studies shed light on why African Americans are twice as likely as whites to develop the most common form of dementia.