- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 23rd, 2013
Alzheimer’s Progression Trackable via Brain Scans
A special kind of MR imaging can be used for the job
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 18th, 2013
Alzheimer's Protein Turned into a Nanomaterial
Scientists says the molecule has interesting physical properties
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 17th, 2013
Alzheimer's May Be Caused by Blood Vessel Breakdown
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 10th, 2013
Why Modern Dementia Medication Fails So Miserabily
Human neural cells are apparently impervious to their effects
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 9th, 2013
High Blood Pressure Drug May Be Effective Against Alzheimer's
A large clinical trial of the chemical is currently underway in Europe
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 5th, 2013
Fruit Flies Could Help Scientists Treat Dementia
Experts are now studying how memories form in these insects
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 28th, 2013
Single Protein May Be Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer’s
Experts gain new insight into how the disease starts in the brain
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 27th, 2013
Why Sleep Is Tied to Neurodegenerative Disorders
A recent study provides new insight into this intricate connection
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 18th, 2013
High Blood Pressure in Old Age May Lead to Alzheimer's
The research could lead to the creation of new, early-detection tests
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 12th, 2013
New Test Reveals When Memory Loss Will Lead to Dementia
The model could help scientists diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier on
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 16th, 2013
Some People’s Liver “Eats” Their Brain, New Evidence Suggests
Researchers suspect this ups memory loss and dementia risk
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 10th, 2013
Peanut Butter Could Be Used to Diagnose Alzheimer's, Other Forms of Dementia
Odd test for Alzheimer's boils down to asking people to smell peanut butter
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 9th, 2013
Abdominal Fat More than Triples Memory Loss and Dementia Risk
Researchers say abnormal fat metabolism affects memory and learning
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 1st, 2013
Stress Triggers Physiological Changes in the Brain, Ups Dementia Risk
Divorce, trouble at work and bereavement all affect mental health
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 9th, 2013
Fish Oil Staves Off Alcohol-Related Dementia, Evidence Suggests
Alcohol abuse ups dementia risk, consuming fish oil might prove beneficial
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 4th, 2013
Eating a Mediterranean Diet Staves Off Dementia
Researchers say that a Mediterranean diet greatly benefits the brain
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 3rd, 2013
Testosterone Helps Women Stay Sharp in Old Age
Researchers say the male hormone boosts memory, might even stave off dementia