Latest about Alzheimers & Dementia
Unsteady Heartbeat Could Spell Early Dementia
People with the heart condition atrial fibrillation may develop dementia earlier than people without the condition.
Drugs That Fight Herpes May Thwart Alzheimer's Disease
Antiviral drugs used to treat herpes virus infection may one day be used to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Gene Causes Brain Blood Vessels to Leak
A new study indicates a specific gene makes people more prone to developing Alzheimer's.
Why Women Are More Likely to Have Alzheimer's Disease
Changes in the brain that occur after menopause may make women vulnerable to Alzheimer's, recent research suggests.
Evidence Mounts for Link Between Alzheimer's, Smoking
A group of chemicals found in cigarette smoke and car exhaust may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or accelerate its onset, according to a group of researchers.
Criteria For Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Need To Change, Scientists Say
Alzheimer's diagnosis must be brought into the 21st century, experts say.
Breakthrough Untangles One Key to Alzheimer's Disease
The toxic proteins of Alzheimer's disease should be destroyed by brain cells. But they aren't, and now, sciensitsts may know why.
Alzheimer's Often Misdiagnosed Until Later On
More than half of people who develop the disease early are diagnosed with other kinds of dementia.
