A neglected piece of the Alzheimer's puzzle has been getting increased scientific attention: why women are twice as likely as men to develop the disease. One might be tempted to explain the disparity ...

Almost 50 more genes have been flagged as being linked to Alzheimer’s, along with changes in activity in crucial cells that ...

Potentially more than 90% of Alzheimer's disease cases would not occur without the contribution of a single gene (APOE), according to a new analysis led by UCL researchers. The scientists also found ...

Living with Alzheimer’s disease requires approaches to address daily challenges, behavioral changes, and overall wellness. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It gradually ...

Share on Pinterest A new pill for those genetically at risk for Alzheimer’s has shown benefits in clinical trials. FotografiaBasica/Getty Images Past studies show that genetics can play an important ...

About two-thirds of people with Alzheimer’s disease are women, yet due to the challenges in studying X chromosomes, a genetic foundation for this has been difficult to uncover. Now, two large ...

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There are multiple different types of drugs available for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: cholinesterase inhibitors to treat symptoms from mild to severe, and disease-modifying immunotherapies ...

Data from the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 long-term extension (LTE) study demonstrated that donanemab (Kisunla, Eli Lilly) continues to deliver meaningful benefits that increase over 3 years, especially when ...

Though the name may suggest early onset Alzheimer’s is simply Alzheimer’s disease that is detected early, in fact, it is classed as a variant of its own. Some research also suggests it’s more ...

Scientists have long observed that cancer patients have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. New research reveals a possible reason why. These brain scans of a 74-year-old patient with Alzheimer's ...

Staring at her golf gear in her garage in Destrehan three years ago, Diane Roussel couldn’t understand why she couldn’t find a pair of gloves. She rifled through her golf bag. There were no right-hand ...