Scientists may have found evidence for an Alzheimer’s Death Switch, a harmful brain process that could help explain how the disease destroys cells. Scientists at Heidelberg University, working with researchers at Shandong University, identified a harmful protein pairing in an Alzheimer’s mouse model. They then used an experimental compound called FP802 to break that pairing...
Alzheimer’s research is starting to benefit from tools built at the nanoscale. These tools can bind proteins, tune immune signals, and interact with the blood-brain barrier. They also support new blood tests that detect disease markers with a simple sample. Nanotechnology Alzheimer’s projects now sit beside drug trials and prevention work. Yet this wave stands...
Global healthcare and medicine have seen tremendous growth since the industrial age. With this, life expectancy has risen, and people live even longer than they did 5 decades ago. However, as our global population ages, so does the number of dementia cases. While healthcare has seen strides in treatment for many diseases, there is a...
Alzheimer’s disease often begins many years before memory problems appear. During that silent phase, toxic changes slowly build inside the brain. For decades, scientists focused mostly on amyloid plaques, while tau tangles were treated as the later damage. However, new work from Tokyo Metropolitan University now suggests an even earlier stage that could reshape ideas...
Around 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed globally every year, with Alzheimer’s disease accounting for 60-70% of cases. Alzheimer’s first steals memories, then independence, and finally the ties that hold families together. Existing medications can help some people think a little clearly for a while. A few may slow down the decline for...
Alzheimer’s has become all too familiar in today’s world. Chances are, you may know a friend or family member who suffers from this cognitive disease. According to experts, there are four main warning signs that your brain may be showing early signs of Alzheimer’s. These signs can become noticeable many years before actual symptoms of...
For decades, scientists around the world have been attempting to uncover the root causes of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that slowly steals memory, independence, and identity. Despite countless studies and billions of dollars invested, a true breakthrough has remained elusive. However, a recent discovery from researchers at Harvard Medical School is now turning heads. At...
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern among aging adults in the United States. Millions are already affected and the numbers are expected to rise significantly in the coming years. One surprising factor that plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease is maintaining healthy levels of Vitamin D.Neurologist Dale Bredesen,...
Lately, creatine is all over social media, with influencers praising this supplement for everything from building muscle to relieving depression. It has also been lauded for its ability to get rid of brain fog after a restless night of poor sleep. A new study has also revealed an interesting link between creatine and brain health....
The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just given the go-ahead for a new blood test that diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease. Known as the Lumipulse test, this breakthrough diagnostic tool will allow patients to be diagnosed in the early stages when treatment is most effective. The Alzheimer’s blood test is capable of determining the presence...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have found a specific sugar molecule that could potentially be a key factor in Alzheimer’s development. This discovery was made after examining the brain tissues of several individuals who died from the disease. According to the researchers, the sugar molecule, called glycan, could be targeted in early diagnostic...
Could brushing your teeth do more than just protect your smile? According to emerging research, oral hygiene and Alzheimer’s may be more connected than you think. Scientists and dental experts have uncovered a strong link between gum disease and memory loss. In fact, harmful bacteria in the mouth may contribute to cognitive decline. While it...
