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6 Big Mysteries of Alzheimer's DiseaseExperts spoke with LiveScience about the biggest mysteries of Alzheimer's disease.
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New Drug Clears Abnormal Brain Proteins Tied to Alzheimer'sA new drug can remove the plaques that cause amyloid, though the study did not enroll enough people to determine if there was a cognitive benefit.
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Gene Wilder's Death: How Do People Die from Alzheimer's?Legendary comedic actor Gene Wilder has died at age 83 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. But what exactly does it mean to die from Alzheimer's?
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Calcium Supplements Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia in Some WomenTaking calcium supplements may raise the risk of developing dementia in women who have previously had a stroke, or have early signs of other cerebrovascular disease.
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Early-Onset Alzheimer's: Should You Worry?Opinion Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared illnesses of people 60 and up. A rare type of Alzheimer's, called early-onset, can occur in people even younger. How can you tell if you are at risk?
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Pat Summitt's Death: Why Alzheimer's Disease Is DeadlyHall of Fame basketball coach Pat Summitt died today after a 5-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. But how does the disease kill?
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Eye Scan May Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer's DiseaseAn eye-scan technique may detect the early signs of Alzheimer's disease, before major symptoms appear, a new report says.
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What Really Causes Alzheimer's? New Idea Points to GermsA journal article says herpes virus and Lyme disease bacteria are behind the mind-robbing illness, but not all researchers are convinced.
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Brain Scans Show How Alzheimer's EmergesFor the first time, scientists have used brain scans to track the development of Alzheimer's disease in adults with no symptoms.
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