Northwestern researchers made progress on new biochemical possibilities this week, in both the human brain and everyday ...

A new international study has identified key genetic factors that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use for over 2 years was associated with a lower risk for dementia, especially ...

Amyloid beta peptides start out as helpful scaffolding, but they can turn toxic with the production of reactive oxygen ...

Zervimesine is an investigational oral, once-daily pill being developed for the treatment of CNS diseases, including ...

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found a critical role for the physical interfaces of these of amyloid beta peptides in determining the chemical dynamics of their assemblies ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It ...

The study focuses on how immune cells react to amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques ... "by understanding and targeting the pathways involved in the inflammatory response, we may be able to develop ...

Gene Hackman’s wife died of hantavirus, but could his own death be linked to infection? New research suggests infections may ...

Research finds that 40 percent of dementia cases may be preventable—and healthy diets rich in polyphenols, healthy fats, and whole foods play a key role.