Losing your sense of smell might signal Alzheimer’s far earlier than expected. Scientists found that immune cells in the brain actively destroy smell-related nerve fibers after detecting abnormal ...

New research has linked levels of vitamin D in midlife with toxic tangles of tau protein that accumulate in the brains of ...

In his book ‘Take care of your brain health’, the director of neurology at the 12 de Octubre Hospital in Madrid addresses in ...

Alzheimer’s isn’t just one problem—it’s a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. That’s why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short, even as new treatments show modest benefits.

Past studies show that eating a healthy, nutritious diet — such as a plant-based diet — may help in lowering a person’s risk ...

The idea that two conditions at opposite ends of life might be biologically linked is beginning to upend long-standing ...

All processes such as wound healing, hair growth, and the replacement of old cells with new ones depend on cell division.

"In Washington and Rutland counties, the closure of adult day programs has left many families without reliable options for ...

Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases in the United States. But standard screening tools rely on a ...

Boosting the brain's waste-disposal system is increasingly showing promise for Alzheimer's disease, with a study now ...

How does Alzheimer’s target specific brain cells? Researchers are building a multiscale model of the hippocampus to map neuronal loss and cognitive decline.

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket. Proceeds will support Alzheimer's ...