Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice that display symptoms of Alzheimer's d

Updated on: April 25,2024

Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice that display symptoms of Alzheimer's d

Updated on:April 25,2024

Poor sleep among African Americans associated with diminished cognitive function

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore fragmented sleep and longer periods of wakefulness after bedtime among a group of low-income African American adults were associated with

Updated on: June 01,2024

Poor sleep among African Americans associated with diminished cognitive function

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore fragmented sleep and longer periods of wakefulness after bedtime among a group of low-income African American adults were associated with

Updated on:June 01,2024

Magnetic resonance imaging shows brain inflammation in vivo for the first time

by Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)Researchers from the UMH-CSIC Neurosciences Institute have developed an innovative strategy that allows imaging of microglial and astrocyte activation in the

Updated on: February 05,2024

Magnetic resonance imaging shows brain inflammation in vivo for the first time

by Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)Researchers from the UMH-CSIC Neurosciences Institute have developed an innovative strategy that allows imaging of microglial and astrocyte activation in the

Updated on:February 05,2024

The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur

by Laura WilliamsonSudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence.People might not recognize these as signs of astroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke

Updated on: February 21,2024

The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur

by Laura WilliamsonSudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence.People might not recognize these as signs of astroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke

Updated on:February 21,2024

Epigenetics blood markers can help understand dementia risk

byUniversity of ExeterOverview of the model generation. The model generation workflow consists of model training in the EXTEND and EMIF-AD cohorts using two different approaches. Credit:Al

Updated on: September 03,2024

Epigenetics blood markers can help understand dementia risk

byUniversity of ExeterOverview of the model generation. The model generation workflow consists of model training in the EXTEND and EMIF-AD cohorts using two different approaches. Credit:Al

Updated on:September 03,2024

Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may substantially reduce Alzheimer's disease risk

by National Institutes of HealthCombining four or five healthy lifestyle behaviors -- such as swimming -- may lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: NIH/National Institute on AgingCombini

Updated on: July 01,2024

Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may substantially reduce Alzheimer's disease risk

by National Institutes of HealthCombining four or five healthy lifestyle behaviors -- such as swimming -- may lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: NIH/National Institute on AgingCombini

Updated on:July 01,2024

Gut microbiota, Alzheimer's and the central nervous system

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGenetic association between PRSs for Collinsella and APOE rs429358 genotype in the discovery sample. Individuals in the discovery sample were separated by their genot

Updated on: May 05,2024

Gut microbiota, Alzheimer's and the central nervous system

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGenetic association between PRSs for Collinsella and APOE rs429358 genotype in the discovery sample. Individuals in the discovery sample were separated by their genot

Updated on:May 05,2024

Eli Lilly hopeful of Alzheimer's drug approval after promising results

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA second Alzheimer's drug proven to slow cognitive decline was a step closer to US approval on Monday after clinical trial results published in a top journal conf

Updated on: March 09,2024

Eli Lilly hopeful of Alzheimer's drug approval after promising results

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA second Alzheimer's drug proven to slow cognitive decline was a step closer to US approval on Monday after clinical trial results published in a top journal conf

Updated on:March 09,2024

Alzheimer's disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

by Ian Maidment and Hayley Gorton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent study reportedthat sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same

Updated on: March 22,2024

Alzheimer's disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

by Ian Maidment and Hayley Gorton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent study reportedthat sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same

Updated on:March 22,2024

Practical self-help guide for people with dementia

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA free self-help guide is now available to support people diagnosed with dementia to achieve their goals to enjoy daily activities and independent

Updated on: May 08,2024

Practical self-help guide for people with dementia

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA free self-help guide is now available to support people diagnosed with dementia to achieve their goals to enjoy daily activities and independent

Updated on:May 08,2024

Uncovering Alzheimer's disease: Researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function

by University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainCharacterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and a decrease i

Updated on: July 01,2024

Uncovering Alzheimer's disease: Researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function

by University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainCharacterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and a decrease i

Updated on:July 01,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on: March 30,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on:March 30,2024