Alzheimers Disease
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New Alzheimer's drug slightly slows cognitive decline. Experts say it's not a silver bullet.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Experts weigh in on whether the newly approved Alzheimer's treatment lecanemab is worth taking.

Alzheimer's Directly Kills Brain Cells That Keep You Awake
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Napping could be considered an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.

A Newly Recognized Brain Disorder Can Mimic Alzheimer's. Here's How It's Different.
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers are officially defining a new brain disorder that mimics Alzheimer's disease.

What Causes Alzheimer's? We Don't Really Know Yet
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
This week, a study suggested bacteria that causes gum disease might be to blame.

Sandra Day O'Connor Says She 'Probably' Has Alzheimer's: What Defines Different Dementias?
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
How do you tell the difference between Alzheimer's and other types of dementia?

Is That 'Midlife Crisis' Really Alzheimer's Disease?
By Carmela Tartaglia published
Here's what young-onset Alzheimer's looks like.

Could Aspirin Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease? Mouse Study Says Maybe.
By Christopher Wanjek published
Scientists have found how aspirin might help prevent Alzheimer's disease by helping cells clear the debris that leads to amyloid plaque formation.

Could Herpes Viruses Play a Role in Alzheimer's? New Study Backs Theory
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Alzheimer's brains had up to twice as much of two common strains of herpes viruses than non-Alzheimer's brains.
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